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Hand-picked articles with the latest and most important information about the recycling industry.

Recycling News

Hand-picked articles with the latest and most important information about the recycling industry.

Residential Recycling Contamination Pilot Project Report of Findings

In 2020 the Authority contracted with ReCREATE Waste Collaborative to conduct a pilot study with the goal of identifying and reducing contamination in the residential commingled recycling stream. Read the final report with the project overview, key findings, and recommendations on our blog.

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What Makes a Product Sustainable?

We talk a lot about the importance of sustainability and making sure the products we… The post What Makes a Product Sustainable? appeared first on

Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic

Black-colored plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food… The post Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic appeared first on Earth911.

Tips for reducing food waste : NPR

Over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, harming people’s wallets and the climate. Here are some steps you can take in

What’s Wrong With Bottled Water

Fancy reusable bottles have long since replaced brand-name bottled waters as status symbols. But even… The post What’s Wrong With Bottled Water appeared first on

Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries

Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries appeared first on

Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts

Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts During a two-hour hearing, U.S. senators questioned industry experts about chemicals in plastics, marine plastic pollution and extended

Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free?

In the 20-teens, the plastic-free lifestyle was getting almost as much attention as the Whip… The post Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free? appeared first on Earth911.

Reducing Emissions from Your Dishwasher

Americans’ energy use has changed a lot since the days when a kitchen full of… The post Reducing Emissions from Your Dishwasher appeared first on

Zero Waste, Zero Emissions | BioCycle

  The introduction of zero waste systems in cities around the world would be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce global

Earth Action: Cut Out a Car Trip

If you live in America, transportation is the biggest component of your carbon footprint. To… The post Earth Action: Cut Out a Car Trip appeared

Aquamation for a Greener Afterlife

Death is just one point on the circle of life and dying sustainably takes just… The post Aquamation for a Greener Afterlife appeared first on

Recycling Mystery: Political Yard Signs

Fall and spring are election seasons in the United States when citizens select their representatives… The post Recycling Mystery: Political Yard Signs appeared first on

What You Need To Know About Hydropower

This article is the third in a six-part series that explores how we get our electricity… The post What You Need To Know About Hydropower appeared

Imperfect Groceries Help Reduce Food Waste

When selecting produce at the grocery store, do you avoid the oddly shaped, inconsistently sized,… The post Imperfect Groceries Help Reduce Food Waste appeared first

Earth Action: Make a Vegetarian Meal

Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Make a Vegetarian Meal appeared first

Earth Action: Protect Endangered Sharks

Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Protect Endangered Sharks appeared first on

Buying a Disaster-Resilient Home

When you’re buying a house it’s hard to ignore highly visible elements like paint and… The post Buying a Disaster-Resilient Home appeared first on Earth911.

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