A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected in huge volumes. Yet even for this item, the reality of recycling is messy: ...

By bricking your plastic, the company claims it’ll no longer jam recycling equipment the way individual plastic bags often do ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

Reclaimers of a variety of resins talked about broader market struggles and considered ways to grow domestic demand for PCR.

Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

Experts identify multiple interlinked reasons why recycling is failing: Inefficient recycling plants – Processes such as ...

Manchester study argues recycling terms like upcycling mislead stakeholders and hinder sustainable plastic waste management progress ...

As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...

The UK has issued updated guidance explaining which plastic packaging can realistically be collected, sorted and reprocessed through existing recycling infrastructure.

Strengthening community-based networks for a scalable reuse ecosystem,” also known as re_haven, convened a successful ...

Here are some valuable tips from Ziploc that benefit the planet and could save you money. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it ...