Pain in the Glass: Glass Recycling in NYS and the Importance of the Bottle Bill
Glass is a highly recyclable material, but when it comes to glass recycling in NYS, there is room to improve. For this article, we’ll focus primarily on glass bottles and containers and look at two common ways this glass gets repurposed: recycling bins, and the NYS bottle bill.
Bioplastics: The Good, The Bad - The Not Recyclable
Think that plastic belongs in the recycling bin? Think again. Learn more about what bioplastics are made of, why they’re so complicated to deal with, and why they aren’t a quick fix to plastic pollution.
How To Spot a BioPlastic
Bioplastics can be tricky to spot because they are often clear and flexible, just like conventional plastic made from fossil fuels.
4 Tips for Recycling Egg Cartons
Egg cartons come in all colors, sizes, and materials — paper, foam, and plastic. Since not all recycling programs accept all types of cartons, each one requires unique consideration before you recycle it. And what to do if you can’t recycle it at all? Follow these 3 tips and tricks to keep those cartons out of landfill.
Recycle Right New York Featured in The Conservationist
Click to read Recycle Right NY’s article about material literacy featured in The Conservationist.
