According to the American Chemical Society, not all plastics are created equal, and some types and colors are easier to ...

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills ...

Many disposable objects are made of black plastic, which has so far proven to be very hard to recycle. US scientists have ...

Not all plastics are equal—some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee ...

Temperatures are starting to drop (finally!), and retailers and restaurants are gearing up for the holiday season. Not one to ...

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Whether your favorite restaurant hasn't switched to more eco-friendly takeout containers or your partner has a yen for fast food that serves drinks in Styrofoam cups, it's nearly impossible to ...

Whether your favorite restaurant hasn't switched to more eco-friendly takeout containers or your partner has a yen for fast food that serves drinks in Styrofoam cups, it's nearly impossible to avoid ...

But my preferred method is a classic coffee maker — something that’s quick-brewing, simple to use, and produces multiple cups in one go ... One disclaimer: When the lid is secured on the ...

All you need is some potting mix, a warm, lighted spot, and a few containers to grow your seedlings in. Styrofoam cups that would otherwise be thrown away are ideal seedling starters. Although ...

A new reusable coffee cup scheme has reduced disposable cup usage by 71 per cent at Leonardo's Yeovil site. The initiative, launched in June, was inspired by Zero Waste Scotland's research, indicating ...