Carla Young, a Curious Texas reader, asked: "What's the proper way to recycle different everyday items? Do I need to tear the ...

This story was updated to add information under the headings of toys, appliances and hazardous materials. As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, ...

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

And those unrecovered metals are worth about $7 billion. "If they can be recycled, the critical metals can be used to complement the supply chain," Wang said. Wang's lab focuses on using proteins for ...