Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

Paper, glass, plastic and aluminum aren't the only things that can be recycled. Here’s a guide to some other common household waste and whether you can throw it in the recycling bin: The U.S ...

I stashed all my trash for one week to assess where I could make sustainable swaps. Here’s what I changed to reduce my ...

Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of ...

Alex Jordan is an associate professor of plastics engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, ...

Scientists have found plastic fragments can shed off cutting boards, takeout containers and even laminated paper cups with ...