Q: I live in an apartment complex and our dumpster provider does not adequately mark the containers. I have to frequently pull non-recyclable items out of the overflowing recycle dumpster and put them ...

Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, has recognized five companies for designing new products that meet or exceed the voluntary guidelines under APR’s Critical and ...

In the journey towards a circular economy, recycling efficiency is more important than ever. A small innovation is making a big difference: wash-off labels. These specialised labels are designed to ...

Please let me offer my congratulations to writer Jesse Duarte for highlighting (in his May 12 article, “Unlabeled trash cans stir recycling flap”) the need for clearly labeled collection bins in order ...

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. (RIRRC), Johnston, Rhode Island, has announced a partnership with Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, designed to increase recycling levels and ...

Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that you can't recycle. Mastering recycling in 2025 means understanding ...