There's no way to completely avoid microplastics. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your ...

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Following the opening of its new material recovery facility (MRF) in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this summer, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will expand the recyclables it accepts to include clamshell plastic ...

Americans, on average, toss out about three quarters of a pound of plastic each day, according to researchers at Oxford University. Most of that trash winds up in a landfill. As someone who loves ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic takeout food containers are no longer being accepted for recycling and must be thrown out, Whatcom County’s waste hauler ...

For safety reasons, biohazard waste containers are puncture-resistant. This is particularly important when disposing of sharps such as needles, slides, or broken glass. These containers are usually ...

A new California law will ban companies from using the symbol if their products aren't commonly recycled. Here's how you can ...