It wasn’t intended to indicate plastics’ recyclability. But consumers misinterpreted it, and the industry encouraged them. This is an excerpt from Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic.

Look at the packaging of any food or consumer item in the U.S., and there’s a good chance you’ll see a black-and-white decal: ...

TerraCycle takes the items that local recycling centers cannot recycle, from razors to food wrappers to Swiffer pads. Here's ...

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Westport residents have a chance to safely get rid of their old electronics Sept. 17. The town is hosting an electronics recycling event from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Town Hall parking lot, according to a ...

Whether you're a regular flyer or occasionally travel with friends or family, there's a few things which may have come to your mind, like why are the lights dimmed during take-off and what does that ...

As Clean-up and Recycle Week kicks off today, September 15 - 20, producer responsibility organisation Petco is reminding people that meaningful change starts with consistent, everyday choices, not ...

On March 10, the Fairfax County Police Department announced the death of K9 Max, who served the department for eight years, from 2012 to 2020. “Max bravely apprehended dangerous criminals alongside ...