recycling plastic
Researchers Developing Plastics for the Compost Pile
Submitted on Mar 15, 2010
A new sugar-based polymer could make food packaging and other disposable plastic items suitable for being composted at home.
Category: Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
Recycling Plastic into Speedy Sleds
Submitted on Feb 3, 2010
Recycled plastics make for great sled construction, one winter sports enthusiast finds.
Category: Eco Solutions • Winter Games
Clearing Up ‘Myth-Information’ About Plastic Bags
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
Getting the facts on recycling and plastic bags.
Category: Eco Solutions
Recycling Could Solve Pesky Polypropylene Problem
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
We could be reducing our waste by recycling more used carpets.
Category: Buildings & Homes
This America Recycles Day, Take Another Look at Recycled Plastics!
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic bottles you throw in the recycling bin or the plastic bags and wraps you bring back to the grocery store? Though recycled plastics might be out-of-mind once the raw material leaves your hand, they are far from out-of-sight. Chances are, these valuable materials have already made [...]
Category: America Recycles Day • Eco Solutions
How Single Stream Recyling Works
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009
Recycling is getting easier. Single Stream Recycling means you no longer need to sort bottles, cans, plastics and paper. This video illustrates how Single Stream Recycling works.
Category: Eco Solutions
America Recycles Day: It’s Working
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009
Recycling is one of the most successful environmental initiatives in our country’s history. While there’s still much to do, efforts of the past few decades are really paying off. Explore the America Recycles Day website for more information and ideas.
Category: America Recycles Day • Eco Solutions
A How-To Guide To Recycling Plastics
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009
To make it easier for consumers to recycle more this America Recycles Day, Plastics Make it PossibleSM offers the following tips for reusing and reusing everyday plastics. These simple steps can help you keep your commitment to protecting the environment on November 15 and throughout the year. 1. Find out which plastics are accepted for recycling in [...]
Category: America Recycles Day • Eco Solutions • Events
