Grease and oil are two of the worst contaminants in paper recycling, and greasy pizza boxes are one of the biggest culprits. Grease from pizza boxes causes oil to form at the top of the slurry, and ...

(Item 4: Water bottles) Studies have linked BPA (Bisphenol A) and phthalates, chemicals found in plastic water bottles that can lead to health conditions like cancer and heart disease. If a plastic ...

While some categories of recyclable items are picked up by your local municipality, others need to be taken to a specialty recycling program in order to be properly recycled or reused. This is because ...

Discover 25 surprising things that can't be recycled and why wishcycling harms the environment. Learn what to do instead to ...

If your recycling bins are full every week, you know you’re doing your part to help the environment. Your community may have a list of what it does and doesn’t accept on recycling day, but sometimes ...

If your trash and recycling bins are already overflowing with cardboard boxes, glass bottles and debris from holiday celebrations, you're not alone. But instead of sending it all to the landfill, ...

In five nondescript buildings located west of Sheridan Road, a small and dedicated team is quietly transforming everyday waste into resources that fund community programs, support military families, ...