Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. Plastics are among the ...

Irving, Texas — The word of the day is heuristics. Shira Abel says that phrase can help packaging recyclers, including those handling plastic packaging, increase consumer participation in efforts to ...

Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient. They ...

Here's the deal: Recycling isn't just about good intentions. It's requires a little prep work, too, which includes actually rinsing out that soda can, taking the plastic handle off that old busted pan ...

The U.S. recycling system is broken. The national recycling rate is down, apathy is high, and while consumers overwhelmingly want to recycle, we’re “wish-cycling” – throwing stuff into the recycling ...

Chemical recycling sparks both hope and controversy: some hail it as a game changer in the battle against plastic waste; others doubt that its feasibility and risks are worth the investment.

PerkinElmer is dedicated to sustainability. In renewable energy generation and storage, as well as recycling, PerkinElmer leads the way with analytical technologies that empower sustainability in four ...

I used to be that person who obsessively rinsed out jars and separated every tiny piece of paper from plastic. You know the type: feeling virtuous every time I dragged the blue bin to the curb, ...

Gershow provides its scrap metal containers for the TSCW and educates attendees on recycling. Pictured (from left): Khaliah Vega-Bellone, Logistics Coordinator; Keily Nolasco, Call Center ...