You might assume most takeout containers are recyclable in 2025, but that's far from true. While some materials are almost ...

The category of recyclable plastics is narrower than most people realize, he explained — hard plastic containers like soda bottles and milk jugs can be recycled; but flimsier items like plastic bags, ...

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Houston urges residents not to crush plastic bottles before recycling, ensuring sorting machines process them properly.

That’s because the installed capacity to recycle those plastic bottles and other containers is both limited and domestically unprofitable. There is no current realistic market for recycled plastic.

H’ers learn to be more aware of the waste they generate and ways to reduce their impact on the planet and encourage others to ...

One of the most expensive misuses of local taxpayer dollars in the U.S. is the amount of money spent disposing of recyclable ...

A new survey finds that more than half of respondents support a bottle bill in RI, fueling efforts to set up a redemption program.

Much of what remains ends up in landfill, or is incinerated to reclaim energy – but a large amount of what is recorded as being ‘recycled’ actually ends up being shipped abroad. When you bin a plastic ...

Black plastic containers: These are another popular choice for restaurants, and while they are often made from recycled materials -- making them at least somewhat eco-friendly -- they can't be ...