Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

Lowe’s, 2191 N. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe, accepts lithium and rechargeable batteries.Staples also accepts many types of ...

Retailers throw out millions of plastic bags used to transport garments through the supply chain. Anthropologie partnered ...

Much plastic waste is soiled and composed of several different layers, making it too complex for the usual recycling method ...

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon ...

Globally, only 14 per cent of the plastic we use is recycled – but some countries achieve higher rates and new technologies ...

The Government’s long-awaited packaging recycling scheme, due to come in to effect this autumn, will lead to a major increase ...

The amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10% with most new plastic still made from ...