Your plastic to-go cups are now “widely recyclable.” That’s according to an announcement made in February by Starbucks, the ...

Artificial intelligence and automation are impacting some jobs that humans don't always want to do. Robots are being used to sort through waste at recycling centers to combat worker shortages. In some ...

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Grease and oil are two of the worst contaminants in paper recycling, and greasy pizza boxes are one of the biggest culprits. Grease from pizza boxes causes oil to form at the top of the slurry, and ...

The company's labeling protocol applies to rigid PP tubs, bottles, jugs and jars recycled in the United States, but Greenpeace USA questions the impact of the move. How2Recycle, with help from The ...

They often require careful customization to address the unique challenges of each application. Variations in recycled feedstock compositions, differences in processing techniques and diverse ...

Glass bottles are heavy and must travel to Atlanta to be recycled from Kentucky, but reusing them can reduce the effect on the environment. Bigstock Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic ...

In Seattle, as in most cities around the country, there are a number of items that you aren’t supposed to put in the curbside recycling bin: bubble wrap, for instance, or multilayer plastic packaging ...