While single-stream recycling is convenient, it has downsides. Contamination, such as food residue, plastic bags and items that can’t be recycled, can degrade the quality of the remaining material, ...

Recycling plastic is a great way to reduce environmental impact. Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials, yet when it ends up in the landfill, it can take up to 500 years to break down, ...

Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

RESIDENTS in the Stratford district will soon be able to recycle more from their doorstep. As of next Monday (14th April) the ...