Kutner rallied the community to stuff plastic bottles with trash. In all, the Guatemalan students turned 8,000 bottles into building materials. Courtesy Laura Kutner Laura Kutner wants your trash ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum ...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the overall recycling rate for plastics is 8.7%. About a third of milk jugs and plastic bottles are recycled – a higher rate than other types of ...

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

North Carolina residents only recycle 30% of their plastic bottles, the NC Department of Environmental Quality says. But did you know those who choose to throw them in the trash can are ...