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

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 1-7 resin ID code and chasing-arrows triangle symbol were developed by the plastics industry, not the government. Some "people see the recycling symbol and assume or hope the item will be ...

A recycling symbol is seen on a laundry detergent bottle in a bale of plastic for recycling at Sierra Processing. In 2023, the EPA recommended doing away with the chasing arrows symbol ...

Here’s an easy-to-use guide to recycling in the Sacramento area: Around the world, the triangle-shaped symbol found on recyclable items is called the “chasing arrows,” and includes corresponding ...