Unfortunately, part of the problem is a general lack of understanding of each recycling symbol and what it means. You may ...

In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...

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 recycling symbol isn’t copyrighted, which means any plastic-producing company can slap it on their products, even if they aren’t recyclable. That piece of paper or plastic that we supposed ...

A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging are understood by most household consumers. When uncertain about which bin to use for a particular piece of ...

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, ...

“It’s frustrating, and I don’t bother (recycling them).” Around the world, the triangle-shaped symbol found on recyclable items is called the “chasing arrows,” and includes ...