This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Walk into the grocery store and check the back of a container of food. Chances are, you’ll see a small ...

"The plastics industry has put the recycle symbol on everything," says Marti Matsch of Eco-Cycle, in Boulder, Colorado. "People think the symbol means the item is recyclable, but that's not always ...

Recycling plastic is a great way to reduce environmental impact. Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials, yet when it ends up in the landfill, it can take up to 500 years to break down, ...