According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled and composed in 2018 – about 32%. But there's also the looming issue of contamination, rendering ...

"Recycling doesn’t sustainably prevent plastic waste from ending up in the environment," argues Judith Enck.

The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work anymore. The day after Christmas, you might find yourself wondering ...

Recycling is a nightmare. We all want to reduce waste— 93% of Americans support recycling—but in the real world, many/most people don't really know what's recyclable and what isn't. So we toss every ...

BOISE, Idaho — Christmas day has come and gone, gifts have been opened, wrapping paper and accessories are everywhere, and trees are being taken down. Now, it's time for the Christmas cleanup.

It’s easy to get confused about what can and can’t be recycled. The No. 1 rule is to follow your local guidelines. Print them and post them by your recycling bins for quick reference. But ...

Trying to recycle the unrecyclable only clogs the system more. Here are seven takeout containers that belong in the garbage.

Like a lot of locals, Erin Harris really wants to recycle as much as she can. “But we were doing most everything wrong,” Harris said, expressing a common lament when it comes to knowing what you can ...

Households in England will soon have to get their heads around changes in recycling, as new rules designed to simplify the system are being introduced. From 31 March 2026, people will have to separate ...

Think twice before tossing pizza boxes in the recycling bin. Although pizza boxes are made from the recyclable material corrugated cardboard, many North Jersey counties restrict how they can be ...