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Some plastics in your Kansas City area recycling bin may go to the landfill. Here’s why
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoRecycling experts from both of Kansas City’s recycling facilities told us they don’t accept certain...
"Chasing arrows" plastic recycling symbol may get tossed in the trash
CBS News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoIt's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally...
Plastic industry knew recycling was a farce for decades yet deceived the public, report reveals
Euronews via Yahoo News· 2 months agoRecycling has been promoted as a solution to plastic waste management for more than 50 years. But...
Why most plastic isn’t getting recycled
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 years agoStory at a glance A new Greenpeace report finds just 5 percent of plastics are recycled. A big reason is the lack of capacity for recycling various...
Should you even bother throwing plastic in the recycling bin?
The Week via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEarth. Illustrated | Getty Images Thank you for carefully rinsing, sorting, and recycling your...
What plastics can you recycle? Here’s a handy list
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 years agoStory at a glance A new report from Greenpeace finds that as little as 5 percent of plastics are recycled. Bottles and jugs marked with recycling symbols...
Answer Woman: What is actually recycled in Asheville? Should some plastics go in the garbage?
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoASHEVILLE - Today's burning question explores how to recycle your plastics in Asheville and if some...
What can be recycled? Your guide to recycling paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and more.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were...
Experts warn that the iconic ‘chasing arrows’ recycling symbol could be doing more harm than good:...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAfter 50 years, the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol may be heading in a new direction, The New...
U.S. Plastic Recycling Rates Are Even Worse Than We Thought
Time via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt’s well established that the state of U.S. plastics recycling is dismal. In 2018, the last time...