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

For the past seven years, Kelowna-based Brayden and Angela Rogers have been sourcing plastic waste and converting it into home goods. Image via Instagram. Who works: The Rogerie is a Kelowna-based ...

Plastics labeled with resin codes between 1 and 7 used to all be eligible for recycling. Now, there's no market for some types of plastic, and nearly a quarter of what gets sent to sorting facilities ...

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, ...

Recycling is one answer to the growth in plastic waste but treating “wash water” used to clean recycled plastic before re-use can produce safer recycled ...

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 ...

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

Addressing the issues around plastic recycling requires engaging consumers to reduce waste and recycle while implementing policies that make domestic recycled materials economically viable.