How single-stream recycling works — and how your choices can make it work better

The Conversation reports on single-stream recycling, emphasizing its convenience but noting significant contamination issues ...
The Digital Universe

From blue bins to packaged bales: BYU's recycling process

From the blue bin to the packaged bales, BYU’s recycling process starts and ends on university grounds — with the help of the campus community. BYU recycles about 1,400 tons of paper, plastic and ...
Raleigh News & Observer

From the curbside bin to a brand new item: We tracked Raleigh’s recycling process

Is recycling worth it? Take a deep dive into Raleigh recycling and learn about what and how to recycle, what happens to the things we recycle and much more. To fully understand the recycling process ...
Times Union

15 things that don't belong in your recycling bin

Only 5% to 6% of plastic used in the United States gets recycled, according to Judith Enck, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator who is an environmental activist and ...
Ideal Home on MSN

3 clever tricks to make more space in your recycling bin and fit everything in

Cleaning and storage experts have revealed the best ways to get the most out of your recycling boxes - and you need to listen if you consistently find yourself running out of space when filling the ...