Unfortunately, part of the problem is a general lack of understanding of each recycling symbol and what it means. You may ...

In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...

"People think the symbol means the item is recyclable, but that's not always true." More than a tool for recycling, "the symbol identifies what a certain plastic is made of," Christman says.

A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging may either not be noticed or ...

A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging are understood by most household consumers. When uncertain about which bin to use for a particular piece of ...

“It’s frustrating, and I don’t bother (recycling them).” Around the world, the triangle-shaped symbol found on recyclable items is called the “chasing arrows,” and includes ...