Recycling is a process that turns waste into useful products again. Some products are sold in recyclable packaging and their price includes a redemption value that can be reclaimed when the packaging is returned to a recycling plant.
Plastic waste in the ocean is a significant problem. Many types of plastic which are used in common consumer products, such as soft drink containers, utensils, and water bottles, cannot be easily broken down by microorganisms. Because these products are frequently thrown away improperly by consumers, they often get into storm drains and enter the […]
Many people are familiar with dropping off glass bottles in the recycling bin. Depositors get a redemption value that varies by state, the glass bottles go to the waste processing plant, and it may seem like that’s the end of it. Unfortunately, many of the glass bottles can’t be used in current recycling methods and […]