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

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

Much plastic waste is soiled and composed of several different layers, making it too complex for the usual recycling method ...

Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food ...

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon of residue is okay. So, rinse out that peanut butter jar and let it dry ...

Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

Oregon’s Plastic Pollution & Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) will significantly change the state’s recycling system. The RMA ...