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Scientific American4d
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin?
Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...
It’s illegal to trash plastic bottles in NC. But what if I can’t recycle?
Still, North Carolina is among dozens of states that have mandatory recycling requirements, The Charlotte Observer previously ...
Waste Advantage Magazine5d
Earth Month Challenge: Republic Services Encourages Consumers to Recycle Plastic Water Bottles
Republic Services is challenging consumers this Earth Month to take action and recycle their plastic water bottles. The ...
How single-stream recycling works – your choices can make it better
Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of ...
Sorting through the confusion: Recycling tips in the DC region
Sorting through the different items that can be recycled, and learning where and how they are accepted, can be confusing. These local environment experts have some tips.
Here's where to recycle plastic, motor oil, batteries, shoes, much more in Monroe County
Lowe’s, 2191 N. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe, accepts lithium and rechargeable batteries.Staples also accepts many types of ...
The Poughkeepsie Journal2d
New York lawmakers push for doubling deposit for cans, bottles in effort to reduce litter
The Bigger Better Bottle Bill would double the nickel deposit for beer, soda and other beverage containers in NY.
8 smart tips for at-home recycling as Earth Day approaches
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...
8 tips for safe, effective at-home recycling
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are eight simple tips from Republic Services to make at-home recycling easy and free ...
Charlotte Observer6d
It’s illegal to trash plastic bottles in NC. But what if I can’t recycle?
Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and wooden pallets are among ... material from all of Raleigh’s residential blue bins, along with recycling from Durham, Fuquay-Varina and some smaller community ...