News

Scientific American1d
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin?
Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...
This App Lets National Park Visitors Report Trash and Plastic Pollution
Most people visit national parks expecting to see natural wonders like forests, waterfalls, and animals. What they don’t ...
I tracked my trash for one week. Here’s what I swapped to cut out single-use plastic
I stashed all my trash for one week to assess where I could make sustainable swaps. Here’s what I changed to reduce my ...
Waste Advantage Magazine2d
Earth Month Challenge: Republic Services Encourages Consumers to Recycle Plastic Water Bottles
Republic Services is challenging consumers this Earth Month to take action and recycle their plastic water bottles. The ...
It’s illegal to trash plastic bottles in NC. But what if I can’t recycle?
Recycling is a great way to help the environment, but some North Carolina residents don’t have a way to dispose of their bottles and cans. When we published a story this spring telling residents which ...
WPTV2d
Plastic reef at Loggerhead Marinelife Center tells powerful story of harmful trash
You can't miss the Plastic Reef art installation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in the One Ocean Hall area of the ...
Wausau Pilot & Review2d
How single-stream recycling works – your choices can make it better
Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of ...
8 smart tips for at-home recycling as Earth Day approaches
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...
8 tips for safe, effective at-home recycling
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...