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Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

Every wondered how long it takes plastic to decompose? Well, depending on the item, it can take anywhere from five to 500 years.

India-based firm says its extruder has been designed to shred and process crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) for recycling.

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Steer World in Bengaluru has introduced the Omega Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology, a breakthrough for recycling previously un ...

In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...

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The Recycling Partnership is placing a greater emphasis on helping guild policy decisions surrounding the recapture of ...

While single-stream recycling is convenient, it has downsides. Contamination, such as food residue, plastic bags and items that can't be recycled, can degrade the quality of the remaining material ...