Fortunately, the recycling rate for paper and paper products in the U.S. is high: more than 60 percent was recycled in 2009, according to the solid waste report. However, there is always room for ...

You might not want to crush that aluminum can you're recycling. Here's a beginner's guide to recycling paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and more.

I spoke with some recycling experts and here's what I found about the right way to recycle paper and cardboard. How to recycle cardboard There's a right way to recycle your paper and cardboard.

Remember, though, some contamination is intrinsic to the way single-stream recycling works — you’re unlikely to fix the problem of crushed glass shards mingling with paper and plastic on your own.

How To Recycle Paper Most curbside recycling programs accept paper, but check to be sure. Look for drop-off locations as well. In general, if you can tear the paper, it can be recycled.

PSA: Putting shredded paper in the recycling bin could do more harm than good.

How to Make Money Recycling Paper. If you're considering making money by recycling paper, there are a few steps you can take to increase your success and your revenue. The steps for starting a ...

Lifestyle How to recycle paper effectively September is Recycling Month and with National Clean-Up and Recycle Week taking place from September 13 to 18, there’s no better time than now to pick ...

While most carboard is easily ready to be recycled, other items such as wrapping paper, bows and ribbons are not.