Households are to receive first-hand help and advice on how to make their food go further as part of Food Waste Action Week.

Ever stood over a recycling bin wondering if that plastic packaging, block of Styrofoam or old can of paint in your hand can be recycled? Such confusion often leads to wishcycling — that is, putting t ...

Dump the whole bag of bottles and cans in at once to get 10-cent deposit returns. The machines are only in two stores in ...

The rise of EVs, AI data centers and grid storage is driving a surge in lithium batteries. Experts say recycling them will be key to avoiding environmental risks and recovering valuable minerals.

"Our goal is to create value through impact." Companies team up to remove million-pound hazard from crucial waterway: 'We get ...

At the annual event, CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller discussed the ever-evolving legislation that will establish an EPR ...

Recycling properly takes a bit of precision. Here are seven takeout containers that should stay out of the blue bin.

Researchers have developed a sunlight-driven process that breaks down common plastic waste and reassembles its carbon into ...

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...