Recycling properly takes a bit of precision. Here are seven takeout containers that should stay out of the blue bin.

A wave of peer-reviewed research now shows that resins derived from plants and wood can match or exceed the mechanical ...

A huge portion of electronic devices that are discarded at the end of their lives are never recycled, and a big part of the problem is the difficulty in separating out and recovering the valuable ...

The possibilities for material design and production of plastic components are being expanded through 3D printing technology. However, there is a shortage of recyclable polymers that meet the ...

It happens many times a day, in kitchens, stores and offices across America: the argument about whether or not a particular plastic package can go into the recycling bin. "I have this argument with my ...

Electric vehicles, or EVs, generally use lithium-ion batteries, which are recyclable up to 90% through commercial activity. When EVs came on the scene, one of the primary debates was the amount of ...

Harvesting wind energy is an important part of the renewables mix, but when those huge turbine blades reach the end of their working lives, they could end up as waste in landfill. Siemens Gamesa has ...

The UK has issued updated guidance explaining which plastic packaging can realistically be collected, sorted and reprocessed through existing recycling infrastructure.

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) has started a new production line in Italy focused on recyclable, high barrier films for packaging. The facility is designed to support future European regulations that require all ...

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The expanded operation includes equipment for the entire production process.