Mark Twain is reputed to have said, “Buy land; they aren’t making it anymore.” Landfills, which occupy this land, are an ...

Have you ever thrown something in the recycling bin, hoping it's recyclable? Maybe a toothpaste tube, bubble wrap or plastic ...

For old toothbrushes, electric toothbrush replacement heads, used flossers, and toothpaste tubes from Crest, Oral-B, or ...

The Meredith Rotary Club, with the cooperation of the Meredith Department of Public Works, will host a polystyrene (Styrofoam) collection day the communities of Meredith and Center Harbor ...

Thirty years ago, Italian households mostly took out the trash in one go. Since then, nearly all residents of Italy have at ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

A closer look at what happens to your trash after it leaves the green bin ...

Although knowing how to recycle electronics and tech might seem confusing, I have good news. Companies like Apple and Samsung ...

An increasing number of patents and successful development of biodegradable materials has sparked the interest of industries to invest in production technologies for renewable monomers and polymers.

Rules for recycling vary by city, so that's something to consider before you toss thin plastics, glass, or even your pet food bag into your bins.

California recycling claims restrictions - On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) published ...

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon ...