Shredded paper seems recyclable, but many curbside programs reject it. Here’s why the rules vary and what homeowners should do instead.

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 ...

It's actually okay to recycle that greasy pizza box.

For anyone confused by recycling rules, the advice is always "check with your local authority". Households should have been sent a leaflet that explains what can be recycled and how. But if you've ...

Shredded paper is still paper, so it can, in fact, be recycled; however, there are a few caveats. First, the process of shredding paper breaks down the strength of its natural fibers, which impacts ...

Recycling is a nightmare. We all want to reduce waste— 93% of Americans support recycling—but in the real world, many/most people don't really know what's recyclable and what isn't. So we toss every ...

The recent Scrap Expo Lunch & Learn webinar focused on how operators can work with communities to build trust and clear up ...

You've eaten your takeout burrito and have a ball of sour cream-specked aluminum foil left over. Does it go in the blue bin or the trash? Reading time 5 minutes Aluminum cans are the quintessential ...

When it comes to recycling are you a wishcycler? No, I didn’t know what this term meant until recently either – apparently it’s when people try to recycle items that should be thrown away instead. And ...