Carla Young, a Curious Texas reader, asked: "What's the proper way to recycle different everyday items? Do I need to tear the ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Though you may have good intentions, not all takeout containers are easily recyclable. These are the six types you're better off tossing in the trash.

“The waste stream and recycling stream have shifted during COVID-19,” said Elizabeth Schussler, senior director of social change, behavior and impact at The Recycling Partnership. “There is more waste ...

Novolex, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has introduced clear plastic thermoformed containers available with 25 percent and 50 percent postconsumer resin (PCR) content that feature a ...

Mastering recycling in 2025 means understanding what actually belongs in your bin. Takeout containers might look recyclable, but appearances can be deceiving -- many should either be reused, if ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...