Plastic recycling is already not nearly as efficient or widespread as it should be. Part of that is because some plastics aren't easily recycled. Black plastic, for example, generally can't be sorted ...

A trial in Frome saw 27 tonnes of soft plastics collected in its first year About 25,000 more households are now able to recycle plastic bags and wrapping through kerbside collections. It comes ...

Crumple it into a ball. If it stays ball-shaped, it can likely be recycled. But if it springs back, it probably contains plastic and can't be recycled. Make sure to remove ribbons, bows and tape ...

As most bows are made of a plastic-paper composite, plus the glue used to stick them to gifts, they're generally an item that is incompatible with your recycling bin. Like many items on this list ...

Can I recycle paper plates, plastic cups and cutlery? Paper and plastic plates, cups and bowls; plastic utensils and straws; and napkins and paper towels can’t be recycled in Fort Collins, ...

A growing body of research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food while you’re cooking.

There's an app called Recycle Coach you can download as well. Plain or coloured paper goes in the compost bin, unless it has plastic coating or foil designs or embossing on it. Then it's waste.

A growing body of research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food while you’re cooking.

Cardboard boxes, holiday cards and envelopes, along with rinsed plastic plates and cups, can all be placed in the blue bin. When it comes to recycling the plastic waste from toys your kids receive ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can contain trace chemicals from electronic waste, and single use containers can be especially difficult to recycle. Plastic is being increasingly ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...