An increasing number of patents and successful development of biodegradable materials has sparked the interest of industries to invest in production technologies for renewable monomers and polymers.

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon ...

The legislation would make more beverage containers eligible for deposits and double the deposit fee to 10 cents.

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is swapping traditional plastic pill bottles for recyclable containers called Tully Tubes to reduce waste and cut carbon admissions, according to an April 22 news ...

Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

We’re all aware of the growing problem of plastic waste, especially when it comes to beauty products. From shampoo, bo ...

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

New York lawmakers should act and turn those cans and other packaging wastes into cash to make headway on the threat of the state’s trash tsunami.

Sorting through the different items that can be recycled, and learning where and how they are accepted, can be confusing. These local environment experts have some tips.

Retailers throw out millions of plastic bags used to transport garments through the supply chain. Anthropologie partnered ...

Lowe’s, 2191 N. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe, accepts lithium and rechargeable batteries.Staples also accepts many types of ...

The Quezon City Government will prohibit disposables and single-use plastic (SUPs) bags, packaging, and cutlery within the ...