Davenport said the class is made up of seniors and juniors and it's one of two environmental science courses she teaches for ...

When Ohioans drop in or drop off their recyclables, they might not realize that in addition to diverting trash from the landfill, they are also supporting jobs, consumers and Ohio’s economy. In fact, ...

Over the past decade, it's come to light that plastic recycling is mostly bogus – essentially a marketing scheme crafted by the oil industry. (Raw plastic materials come from fossil fuel production.) ...

The Carolinas Plastics Recycling Council (CPRC) and the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), Florence, Kentucky, have announced the release of the jointly produced “Your Bottles ...

Reusing plastic bottles can pose health risks due to bacterial growth and chemical leaching. Discover safe alternatives and tips for minimizing environmental impact.

For those who believe our society should be doing more to recycle plastic bottles, a concerning issue is developing in the city of South Lake Tahoe. Rather than encouraging more recycling through ...

Despite the sale of the CarbonLITE plastic bottle recycling plant in Muhlenberg Township in June, the mission at the facility remains largely the same – prevent plastic bottles from winding up in ...

When that happens, the entire bag is treated like trash. Holiday decorations and wrapping materials also create confusion.

A new bill cosponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, could give Washingtonians refunds for glass and plastic, to boost recycling. OLYMPIA — In another effort to boost recycling in Washington, a ...