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 ...

The Conversation reports on single-stream recycling, emphasizing its convenience but noting significant contamination issues ...

For many, opening presents is a beloved holiday tradition. But the festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons that adorn gifts can be costly for the environment. Paper in general “has environmental ...

Discover how you can become more eco-friendly by learning about 15 recyclable household items and materials. In this ...

The world was a very different place in the 1970s when Steinbeis Papier launched its factory to recycle used telephone books in Germany. Considered pioneering at the time, recycling has become a ...

Learn how to make a stunning wreath using recycled toilet paper rolls! This easy and eco-friendly DIY project is perfect for ...

The mixed fragments pass over rotating screens that remove cardboard and paper, allowing heavier materials ... and melting can release toxic fumes during recycling, contaminating other materials and ...