Recycling paper saves significant landfill space, too. Archaeologist William L. Rathje spent decades digging through U.S. landfills to see what they're made of and how they biodegrade.

Recycle plastic bags, see if your local grocery store or recycling center will take them. Use cloth shopping bags. Stop wasting Solo cups and choose glass or reusable plastic cups instead.

About 17% of community-collected recycling is contaminated, a 2020 Recycling Partnership report found. It doesn't need to be Earth Day to learn about recycling.

Recycling trucks pick up whatever you put in the bin and bring it to Anderson’s facility, dropping off mostly recyclables, but often containing trash as well—things like batteries, diapers and ...

For anyone confused by recycling rules, the advice is always “check with your local authority”. Households should have been sent a leaflet that explains what can be recycled and how.

The researchers hope their approach will be scaled up for industrial use. Scientists make game-changing discovery about ...

When it comes to recycling, do you know what to throw?A plastic milk jug is recyclable, but an old plastic toy isn’t. The cardboard box from your latest online order can go in your recycling ...

The good news? Recycling your old devices is easier than ever. Major retailers like Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot accept ...

DO recycle “Empty, Clean, Dry” plastic. You can leave the tops on bottles and jugs. DO remember, when in doubt, throw it out. If you’re unsure whether an item is recyclable, put it in the trash.

When it comes to recycling, 83% of Fort Wayne residents do it. That's the great news. But an average of 2 out of 10 residents who do recycle do it the wrong way. And while that doesn't seem like ...