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

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

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Unlike traditional recycling, the Northwestern method is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable, eliminating the need for toxic ...

India-based firm says its extruder has been designed to shred and process crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) for recycling.

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The amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10% with most new plastic still made from ...