Recycling like a pro takes more than just tossing empty cans or metal scraps into a bin. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, more than 90% of steel products can be recycled.

That's why recycling metal cans and doing it the right way is paramount for lowing your carbon footprint. ... Don't remove the lid only halfway before placing it into the recycling bin.

What exactly goes into the recycling bin and what doesn't? 04:40. ... Or barbells. People think because it's made of metal that we want it. What we really want are cans." WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston ...

SINGAPORE: We see it everywhere – the bright blue recycling bins in our housing estates, with labels indicating the categories of items that can be tossed in for a new lease of life. These are ...

Since they’re metal, I assume you can recycle them, but they also seem like a fire or explosion hazard. Thanks, Micah Dear Micah: Great question — and you’re right to be cautious. While it might seem ...

Recycling correctly is more than just tossing seemingly reusable packaging in the blue bin. There are actually quite a few guidelines to follow, depending on where you live, and ignoring them ...

Widespread confusion about the recycling requirements means that many sustainably minded people toss items in the single-stream bin that don’t belong there. By Lucy Hodgman , Staff Writer March ...