The recycling symbol on that container doesn't necessarily mean it can go in your curbside bin. Here's how to decode those plastic recycling numbers.

Most Australians believe they're good recyclers. But only 25% of people separate waste correctly and up to 35% of recycling ...

Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin.

Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters of it ends up in landfills or the ...

While a fair portion of what Peter Hartcher said in his article was fair enough (“‘ Adolescent’ nation coming of age ”, July ...

Find out which things should stay out of the recycling bin by learning how to identify an item's recyclability based on its identification number.

The Federal Trade Commission is preparing an update to use of sustainability labels, including the recycling symbol.

This masthead sent a packaging expert images of products with recycling symbols and labels. None were recyclable in Australia ...

Versalis, the chemical company of Italian energy group Eni , unveiled on Thursday a demonstration plant based on its new ...

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Cartons and black plastic are no longer accepted by Tompkins County in curbside recycling, according to Tompkins County ...