The world is drowning in plastic. Producers are peddling a “solution” that is more like an illusion. Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? But the plastics industry is working to ...

The mislabeling of recyclable materials as waste continues to be a go-to verbal technique used by recycling’s detractors. Many stakeholders and the popular press have used the words “plastic” and ...

Recycling is not a myth — it’s a movement that’s keeping materials in use, creating jobs and protecting Wisconsin’s environment.

Recyclers of electronic scrap remain burdened with descriptors such as “e-waste” and “foreign garbage.” Left: Thomas Papageorgiou of Anamet SA; Omar Al-Sharif of Sharif Metals; Josephita Harry of Pan ...

I like to think of myself as a good caretaker of the planet. To that end, I am faithful about placing my recyclable waste items—plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, cans, paper and ...

This study presents a flexible strategy to convert polyethylene waste into advanced materials, featuring tunable properties ...

November 15th this year was the 25th anniversary of America Recycles Day. Unfortunately, the recycling industry in general has declined due to low market demand for recycled materials, high costs, and ...

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