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10Jan

“Cities Add Paper Cups to List of Recyclables”

Denver has joined Washington, D.C., Louisville, and Chattanooga in a Food Packaging Institute program allowing paper beverage cup recycling.

09Jan

A recent review of packaging life-cycle studies suggests those with high recycled content may not correlate with lower environmental impact.

26Dec

Prescription drugs, makeup containers, and house keys are just three things frequently thrown in the trash that are actually recyclable.

26Dec

Canadian researchers have developed an online game to teach people to sort waste more accurately and avoid contamination of recyclables.

26Dec

Since 1950, 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste has been produced—9% of it recycled and 91% burned, landfilled, or dumped in the environment.

26Dec

Michigan residents receive 10 cents for each can and bottle they return to retailers. But is this undercutting curbside recycling programs?

26Dec

Over 5 trillion cigarettes are smoked each year. Most contain a plastic filter that can end up as non-biodegradable waste.

24Dec

China’s ban on importing various plastic and mixed paper waste has boosted U.S. recycling costs and threatened curbside pickup programs.

21Dec

Top tips for reducing your plastic waste: carry your own drink containers, opt for reusable grocery bags, and buy less takeout food.

20Dec

How can you help boost recycling rates? Volunteering your services for community recycling and neighborhood cleanup events is one way.

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