Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

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Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of ...

Rules for recycling vary by city, so that's something to consider before you toss thin plastics, glass, or even your pet food ...