Lindsay Eberhart 3/30/26 Lindsay Eberhart 3/30/26

Reuse: The Answer is in Our Hands

A study from the University at Buffalo (UB) took a close look at how or why New Yorkers make decisions about single-use items, reuse, and recyclables. Here is what the research revealed.

Carly Stone 8/11/25 Carly Stone 8/11/25

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.

Carly Stone 5/9/25 Carly Stone 5/9/25

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.

Carly Stone 5/9/25 Carly Stone 5/9/25

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.

MeiLin Luzadis 4/22/25 MeiLin Luzadis 4/22/25

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.