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

Paper cups from McDonald's, Greggs, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee, and Caffè Nero can now be recycled via a 'world-first' ...

is struggling to get its plastic cups recycled. CBS News and CBS 13 wanted to find out where the plastic cold cups go by tracking them with AirTags. CBS 13's community journalists dropped off the ...

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

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