How to Recycle Sticky Notes
September 19, 2011
With uncertainty about adhesives and dyes, is it possible to recycle those little pieces of paper?
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‘The Gleaners and I’ Examines Food Waste, Reuse in France
September 7, 2011
In France’s Beauce region, food waste is abundant, but with “gleaners” all around, reuse is making a comeback.
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Lorna Li: Could Today’s Solar Panels Become Tomorrow’s E-Waste?
July 18, 2011
With the increased popularity of solar panels comes a greater need to recycle them responsibly when they reach end of life.
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Recycling the Other Stuff
May 23, 2011
Sometimes you just don’t know if you can throw a material in your curbside bin. Here are some helpful hints.
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U.S. Recycling Culture: Let Old Habits Die with a Breath of Fresh Air
May 11, 2011
Does Western recycling culture have something to learn from other parts of the world?
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Tetra Pak Containers: Do They Really Deserve a Green Halo?
March 30, 2011
With its complex make-up, is the European-born packaging more trouble than it’s worth?
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The Woes of Lid Recycling
March 16, 2011
Does your municipality accept lids and caps for curbside recycling? The ability to process these materials is increasing after years of wasting.
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How is Paper Recycled?
December 27, 2010
The paper that is taken from your recycling bin begins a long journey to be remade into recycled paper products.
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How is Toilet Paper Made?
December 27, 2010
A step-by-step look at making toilet paper from standard recycled paper reveals a fascinating journey from consumer to recycling center back to consumer.