Unfortunately, part of the problem is a general lack of understanding of each recycling symbol and what it means. You may ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Walk into the grocery store and check the back of a container of food. Chances are, you’ll see a small ...

That symbol is synonymous with recycling, but it's also misleading. According to Natalie Lennick, environmental activist and founder of Green Ablutions, the chasing arrows symbol, also known as ...

Ever wonder what those small numbers on the bottom of your plastic bottles and takeout containers mean? They're called Resin Identification Codes. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Science ...

It's recommending tossing the symbol for plastics and replacing it with a new one. The proposed change comes amid a growing body of research that suggests that plastic recycling isn't working and ...