What the recycling symbols on your plastic rubbish actually mean

6. The 'Seedling' indicates the packaging it is stamped on is industrially compostable. Compostable plastics which carry this ...

Cleaning after Christmas? How to recycle trees, decor and old tech.

In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.

Where and how to recycle Christmas items like trees, decorations in your county

The day after Christmas is usually the busiest day of the year for recycling facilities, as people rush to get rid of trash ...

Passerby shares photo after finding creative use for thrown-out Christmas decorations: 'Now I wanna go out looking'

The Reddit user shared a photo in r/Anticonsumption of a gold Christmas tree topper they rescued from the trash. They've now ...

New Year means new recycling habits

In Portage County, people can recycle plastic containers marked with numbers 1, 2 or 5, but only if they meet specific ...
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Easier plastic recycling is on the horizon

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The age of pre-sorting mixed plastic waste may soon be over. The ...