According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled and composed in 2018 – about 32%. But there's also the looming issue of contamination, rendering ...

Did you know that paper and paper-based packaging are among the most recycled materials in the United States? And you can feel good knowing that by recycling, you are reusing resources, making the ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- If recycling and composting seems like a daunting task, just remember that taking the extra step to properly separate waste materials positively impacts the planet. When ...

Drawing the ire of the industry, these people throw just about anything into the blue bin, hoping for the best. But at least a fifth of everything that goes in is likely getting tossed, and can have ...

Don't let figuring out what does and does not go in the recycling bin be a headache. With this handy guide to recycling at Northwestern and the surrounding community, you’ll be a pro in no time! Since ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the holidays coming up, Kent County officials are reminding residents of how to dispose of typical holiday items like wrapping paper, batteries and trees. According to the ...