Flexibles plastics, like grocery bags, are complex so that they can perform their intended function, which can make them difficult to recycle through traditional means. Advanced recycling technologies ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

In a nationwide investigation, 9 Investigates dropped dozens of AirTags outside grocery stores to find out if those stores are doing what they say they are doing -- recycling your bags. The average ...

A recent article highlights an amazing opportunity for students to educate consumers about the importance of proper recycling (“Recycle Corps interns guide communities toward a sustainable tomorrow,” ...

Never recycle to-go coffee cups or grocery bags because they can contain other materials. Lightweight items like plastic straws can disrupt recycling processes. Check your local town's recycling ...

Growing up near the beach, I’ve always hated seeing pieces of plastic and trash in our oceans or on the side of the road. But recent efforts to get a 5-cent tax on plastic grocery bags are ...