This program tests a system that could unlock $5.5 billion in materials and keep billions of containers out of U.S. landfills.

The Coca-Cola Co. is giving consumers a new way to enjoy their favorite beverages with the debut of the 7.5-ounce mini can as a single-serve option in convenience stores nationwide beginning Jan. 1.

Many Catholic universities restrict contraceptive access, citing religious values. Student activists who have stepped in to provide contraception argue they fill gaps in reproductive health care.