The proverb "one man's trash is another man's treasure" is a phrase that's been used for centuries to convey the subjective perception of the value of art, household items and yes, even literal trash.

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 1, 2025. Click here for that audio. Dave Lee Valle is a 'glasser,' or sea glass collector. He combs beaches for real sea glass, which is decades ...

Most stories about humans trashing the environment end with humans suffering the consequences. But not all of them. Consider the case of Glass Beach, a one-time seaside dump in Fort Bragg, about 200 ...