Recycling properly takes a bit of precision. Here are seven takeout containers that should stay out of the blue bin.

A huge portion of electronic devices that are discarded at the end of their lives are never recycled, and a big part of the problem is the difficulty in separating out and recovering the valuable ...

You know that little triangle with the number inside that you see on practically every plastic item you've ever touched? The one that made you feel good about tossing your yogurt container into the ...

The possibilities for material design and production of plastic components are being expanded through 3D printing technology. However, there is a shortage of recyclable polymers that meet the ...

It happens many times a day, in kitchens, stores and offices across America: the argument about whether or not a particular plastic package can go into the recycling bin. "I have this argument with my ...

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 ...

Electric vehicles, or EVs, generally use lithium-ion batteries, which are recyclable up to 90% through commercial activity. When EVs came on the scene, one of the primary debates was the amount of ...

Harvesting wind energy is an important part of the renewables mix, but when those huge turbine blades reach the end of their working lives, they could end up as waste in landfill. Siemens Gamesa has ...

The UK has issued updated guidance explaining which plastic packaging can realistically be collected, sorted and reprocessed through existing recycling infrastructure.

Amcor has launched a new production line at its Lugo di Vicenza site in Italy, which develops recyclable films for various packaging needs.

China has mandated recyclable packaging under its updated solid waste management framework, placing stricter obligations on ...