It wasn't intended to indicate plastics' recyclability. But consumers misinterpreted it, and the industry encouraged them.

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new ...

The problem isn't unique to Texas. Research has documented microplastic pollution in rivers, oceans, bottled water, and even ...

Aluminum, cardboard and paper-based containers are typically plastic-free and safe to store and reheat food. Cheap plastic takeout containers are mostly not safe and should never be used to reheat ...

The ban goes into effect Jan. 1. Beginning then, no food service provider, manufacturer or store covered by the ban will be allowed to sell any foam coolers, ice chests or other containers designed ...

The city’s Department of Public Works also has added two electric-powered trucks to its waste collection fleet.

For McDonald's, 'paper or plastic?' has always been a devil's bargain ...

Although polystyrene consumer products are incredibly common, the economics of recycling means most of this type of plastic ...

Plastic recycling will change in England from 2027, when many plastics that previously ended up being incinerated will be ...

There are many options for recycling plastics these days. If you want to spend a little more, or make an occasional drop off, you can cut way back on the landfilled portion of your household trash.

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