Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%. So what gives? And what can we do about it?

Glass is an extremely valuable commodity that is being discarded in many ways every day. This is particularly troublesome, considering glass is endlessly recyclable. That’s because it doesn’t lose ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A local company is giving glass recyclables a new life through crafting unique and one-of-a-kind countertops. As a waste hauler, Fisher Recycling takes glass collected ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Star’s series “Talking Trash.” All of the stories were inspired by questions and concerns we heard from Kansas Citians through listening sessions, an online ...

CHARLOTTE — After a weekend of Charlotte’s nightlife in full swing, the city accumulates thousands of pounds of glass bottles in recycling bins around the city. In most cases, Envision Charlotte’s ...

A person wearing a yellow tee shirt and tan cardigan sorts items for recycling. - pikselstock/Shutterstock Recycling as much waste as possible is a no-brainer when it ...

Although it technically is possible to recycle Plexiglass, it's a complex and inefficient process, so it generally just isn't done. A simple new technique, however, is claimed to break the plastic ...

Verretex, a Swiss cleantech company producing high-performance non-woven textiles made from recycled glass fibres, and ...

Michael Butler is CEO of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Michael Butler is CEO of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and Laura Hennemann is senior vice president of sustainability & corporate ...

Recycling as much waste as possible is a no-brainer when it comes to making your home more eco-friendly. Glass is a material that can be melted down and reused for years and years. With this in mind, ...