Following the opening of its new material recovery facility (MRF) in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this summer, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will expand the recyclables it accepts to include clamshell plastic ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow. Reusing plastic ...

Experts weigh in on when it is safe to use takeout containers for food storage and heating up leftovers.

Talks aimed at a global treaty to cut plastic pollution fizzled in Geneva this week, with no agreement to meaningfully reduce the harms to human health and the environment that come with the millions ...

BOISE, Idaho — Boise's blue recycling carts will now be accepting plastic #5 food containers. Republic Services made some upgrades to their Idaho Recycling Center, which allows Boise residents to ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may not be allowed.

Ceramic containers are an expert-approved storage alternative because they don't pose a risk of chemicals leaching into food, says McCurdy. They work well for reheating leftovers, as they are ...