When Ohioans drop in or drop off their recyclables, they might not realize that in addition to diverting trash from the landfill, they are also supporting jobs, consumers and Ohio’s economy. In fact, ...

For years, we’ve been able to recycle plastic bottle tops in our workshop, but the bottles themselves have been a challenge. PET plastic doesn't melt like HDPE, making it tricky to process. Thanks to ...

Reduce your footprint as you create delightful decor and helpful tools with these 10 clever plastic water bottle DIYs to try in the home and garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. whitebalance.oatt / E+ via Getty Images Plastic bottles are the whack-a-moles of the real world. You recycle one and dozens more ...

Recycling our materials saves resources, diverts tons of material from our landfills and helps create healthier communities and a cleaner planet. In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are some simple ...

Plastic waste surrounds daily life, from food containers and grocery bags to shampoo bottles and medical supplies. Much of it ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." A research team led by ...

State lawmakers are looking to put Mr. Trash Wheel on a diet by considering a bill that would add bottle deposits to single-serve containers. Consumers who return the bottles would get that money back ...

Teaching kids about recycling is a great way to instill environmental responsibility in them. By making recycling fun, you can make them learn the importance of waste management and how to contribute ...