If something is made of a kind of plastic that’s expensive to recycle (a pen, for example), it will be tossed aside. Don’t even think about Christmas lights There are some things that ...

You do not need to remove staples, labels or stickers – this is done in the recycling process. Plastics are trickier because so many types are used to make household goods. Plastic containers ...

and disposable cutlery into sturdy terrazzo-like slabs by shredding plastic waste into tiny pieces and compressing this waste confetti into flat tiles or sheets with a sheet press machine.

Convenience is not a worry. But the chemicals recycled plastic food packaging carries are cause for concern, scientists warn. Found in food trays, water bottles, containers, films, bags and more ...