Recycling can feel straightforward when talking about large, standard items such as cardboard boxes, glass jars and paper goods. But when it comes to the small details – like the metal blade on a foil ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, wondering how to responsibly dispose ...

Think twice before throwing out spent printer cartridges. These little devices are highly recyclable, keeping plastics and ...

Batteries of all kinds can and should be recycled so the chemicals inside them don't leak and contaminate the soil. Here's ...

Like a lot of locals, Erin Harris really wants to recycle as much as she can. “But we were doing most everything wrong,” Harris said, expressing a common lament when it comes to knowing what you can ...

Carbon fiber is one of the most impressive materials out there. It is stronger than steel, yet so lightweight that it's used in everything from airplanes and tough parts for supercars to high-end ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work ...

A new insulation material aims to transform discarded textile waste into high-performance warmth for jackets and outdoor gear ...

Two big moves from state officials this week target the future of recycling. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning the use of plastic bags, and Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing ExxonMobil for ...

Throwing your plastic bottles in the recycling bin may make you feel good about yourself, or ease your guilt about your ...