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No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome.

Many people assume that tossing a bioplastic item into nature or a regular bin is fine, but without the right conditions, most of these materials don’t degrade within the timeframes for which ...

With residents dumping truly bizarre items in their recycling bins, a local council has been forced to act. Find out more.

This article summarizes the seven common types of plastics labeled on food containers and more, and which you should try to avoid using around the kitchen.

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely, and not ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process ...

A camera looks down the length of an open freezer shelf of a grocery store aisle. A large sign above the display says "100% Aussie tender beef." Beyond the sign, cuts of meat wrapped in plastic ...