As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, wondering how to responsibly dispose of various items. From electronics to hazardous materials, recycling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that ...

After the holidays, a lot of us end up with a lot of waste. If you’re wondering what to do with all those empty boxes, crumpled paper and bows, Rumpke Waste & Recycling has the answer. On its Facebook ...

It’s easy to get confused about what can and can’t be recycled. The No. 1 rule is to follow your local guidelines. Print them and post them by your recycling bins for quick reference. But ...

When it comes to disposing of an old computer, your choices are to sell, donate or recycle it. What you should never do is throw an old computer in a dumpster as its both hazardous waste and puts your ...

There are many ways to be more environmental friendly, and one of the easiest is to recycle eligible household items instead of throwing everything in the trash. Nationally, the rate of recycling in ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The holidays are approaching, and with it comes the trash associated with it. However, some of the wrapping paper or more that you might be using can be recycled. Arlington ...

Carbon fiber is one of the most impressive materials out there. It is stronger than steel, yet so lightweight that it's used in everything from airplanes and tough parts for supercars to high-end ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, ...

Many of us assume that because Christmas wrapping paper is "paper", it’s just as recyclable - but the reality is a little more complex. Not all wrapping paper is good for recycling (and leaving sticky ...