Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.

Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that you can't recycle. Mastering recycling in 2025 means understanding ...

While some takeout containers and boxes are recyclable, some aren't and adding the latter to your blue bin makes an already ...

You paid to get into an event. You waited in a line for food. When you finish eating and are eager to enjoy the event, are you willing to spend time looking for a recycling container? Unless recycling ...

I like to check in with our recycling collection crew from time to time to gather insights for this column. They’re the boots on the ground, seeing what’s working — and what isn’t — firsthand. Below ...