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

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum ...

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

Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

Plastic use keeps rising rapidly while recycling struggles. Incineration grows steadily, but it may harm more than help.

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