Similarly, while it's not impossible to recycle items with fasteners, such as zips and buttons, it is trickier and more ...

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new ...

We all know that recycling is good for the planet. But sometimes, the difference between what you should and shouldn't recycle isn't obvious. When it comes to plastic, the rules can be extra confusing ...

Recycling is being called into question as landfills keep growing. When Chip Britting celebrated the first Earth Day in April 1970, the then-teenager saw recycling as a promising industry and went on ...

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 ...

Can I recycle broken glass? No! Broken glass is dangerous and should be disposed of properly, ideally by scattering it across the nearest bike lane. Are bicycle tires and inner tubes recyclable? No.

Every little bit helps. But doing it wrong can actually make matters worse. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Winston Choi-Schagrin Recycling can have big environmental benefits. For one ...