Polyester clothing can shed particles when washed or thrown away, polluting local ecosystems. A new study finds that those ...

It's Earth Day, which may have you thinking about how you can become a more conscious consumer.Whether it’s sleeping on ...

I tested 10 laundry detergent sheets to see if they’re actually easier to use and more sustainable. Here are two I liked.

Researchers at Iowa State tracked chemicals throughout recycling washing processes and found that contaminants built up in the water after several wash cycles. A study by Iowa State University ...

Potentially harmful chemicals can contaminate untreated water used in recycling plants to clean plastics before they're processed into new products, according to a new study by an Iowa State ...

Water used to wash recycling materials in the study became progressively darker as it was reused. Photo courtesy of Greg Curtzwiler/Iowa State University. Researchers from Iowa State’s Polymer and ...

As a kid, I went door to door collecting cans to earn some pocket change. Today, I still take pride in recycling. I slice cardboard boxes down to size each Sunday, and make sure every viable plastic ...

As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Seattle-based Ridwell charges subscribers $20 a month to pick up difficult-to-recycle materials — chip bags, ...

Recycling of flexible packaging has moved from an industry challenge to an industry imperative. In recent weeks, two major industry groups have released new reports aimed at accelerating progress on ...