Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

Recycling plastic is a great way to reduce environmental impact. Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials, yet when it ends up in the landfill, it can take up to 500 years to break down, ...

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

Some "people see the recycling symbol and assume or hope the item ... For now, avoid putting plastic bags and food wrappers, plastic mailing envelopes, plastic silverware, garden hoses, coffee ...

Let's be honest: Recycling is confusing. You might assume most takeout containers are recyclable in 2025, but that's far from ...