Plastic recycling labels are everywhere: The ubiquitous “chasing arrows” symbol adorns everything from plastic bags and water bottles to kids’ toys. Most commonly, these symbols appear with a number — ...

I just enjoyed delicious takeout from a local restaurant. The containers for the food were Eco Products #7 “Compostable” clear lids and fiber trays. A visit to their website revealed that, for all ...

After a three-year pandemic pause, a new Gig Harbor ordinance targeting single-use food serviceware will go into effect on Jan. 12. This ordinance means Gig Harbor “food service businesses” will not ...

Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to allow larger bottles of wine to be sold in Florida. Before that, Florida law prohibited the commercial sales of wine bottles larger than one gallon, ...

Our kitchen in our senior living community uses #6 plastic to-go containers. Someone told me they are toxic. I have been ...

For years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1, black plastic, which isn't compatible with recycling equipment, was included in that ban's ...

Mastering recycling in 2025 means understanding what actually belongs in your bin. Takeout containers might look recyclable, but appearances can be deceiving -- many should either be reused, if ...

Expansion of California’s decades-old “Bottle Bill” redemption program means more money coming back to consumers for their recyclables. Hoping to keep millions more recyclables off the streets and out ...

For years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1, black plastic, which isn’t compatible with recycling equipment, was included in that ban’s ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Filling that blue recycling bin every week feels like a win for the planet, but good intentions can actually clog the very systems ...