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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...