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

Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of Wisconsin-Stout Every week, ...

How do you get rid of hard-to-recycle items like electronics, clothing, and beauty empties? Find drop-off points or send-back ...

We rarely think about it, but our trash doesn't go "away" when we throw it away. I recently visited the dump to see what ...

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

New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Before the ban ...

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

Whether you use them frequently or on a limited basis, plastic freezer and sandwich bags are items that many people keep on ...