Recycling isn't just about good intentions. It's about a little prep work. That means actually rinsing out that soda can, taking the plastic handle off that old busted pan and stripping the junk off ...

Placing as much as possible in our recycling bins is great for so many reasons: it helps the planet, helps keep our home tidy, makes us feel positive as we're contributing to a greener future, and the ...

It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be difficult — and costly — to be an ...

Recycling standards vary widely across the US. Recycling the wrong material or including wet or dirty items can contaminate the waste stream. Some items may need to be dropped off at specific ...

Never recycle to-go coffee cups or grocery bags because they can contain other materials. Lightweight items like plastic straws can disrupt recycling processes. Check your local town's recycling ...

According to experts, our recycling system, as it currently stands, is broken. Many of China's recycling mills and farms are being forced to stop collecting recyclable scrap materials due to the ...