One ton of recycled aluminum cans saves enough energy to power a laptop for more than 77 years. One ton of recycled copy paper saves up to 7,000 gallons of water, or enough water for more than 411 ...

“In the U.S., shopping bags, wraps, and films aren’t accepted in most municipal curbside recycling programs,” Penge says. “However, many of these thin, flexible plastics are acceptable for store ...

Whether you’re going all in on spring cleaning or just trying to tidy up a cluttered corner of your home, chances are you’ll end up with a few items that belong in the recycling bin. But before you ...

The recycling world has become a dangerous maze of good intentions gone wrong. What many people don't realize is that ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If retailers want to attract and keep more environmentally conscious consumers in today’s demanding marketplace, their products should have clearer directions on recycling, ...

Why toss things in the trash when you can recycle them — and make a little money in return? By diverting certain items from the waste stream and keeping them out of landfills, you can also make extra ...

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Casella Waste Systems Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company based in Rutland, Vermont, has partnered with TerraCycle, a Trenton, New Jersey-based recycling ...

The Springfield Department of Public Works is reminding residents about post-holiday recycling dos and don’ts, guiding what ...