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.

First, remove any prescription labels and clean the bottle. Expert shares genius tip to deal with empty pill bottles: 'Do not recycle these curbside' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Addressing the issues around plastic recycling requires engaging consumers to reduce waste and recycle while implementing policies that make domestic recycled materials economically viable.

Recycling is one answer to the growth in plastic waste but treating “wash water” used to clean recycled plastic before re-use can produce safer recycled ...

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

This story is made possible through a partnership between Interlochen Public Radio and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." A research team led by ...

Plastics are the most sustainable option. Food suppliers are decades away from other material that performs as well at food ...

PolyCycl's patented technology transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable feedstock, promoting sustainability and circularity in plastic waste management.

Changes to household collections are part of wider moves to increase the recycling rates, which have stalled in recent years.