Carly Stone 10/8/26 Carly Stone 10/8/26

The Ultimate Scrap Metal Recycling Guide: What is it, Where to Take it, and What Does it Become?

That old dryer in the garage, the pile of copper pipe left over from a renovation, the busted metal shelving you've been meaning to deal with – This is all scrap metal, and it’s also surprisingly valuable.

In this article, we'll cover what counts as scrap, where to take it, and what happens to it after you drop it off, so you can be sure you’re #recyclingright.

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Reusable Is Cooler: NYS Polystyrene Foam Ban Now Includes Cold Storage Containers

On January 1, 2026, New York State’s Foam Ban expanded from disposable food service containers and packing peanuts to include polystyrene foam coolers and other cold storage containers. Keep your summer foam-free by remembering your reusables and recycling right.

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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.

Carly Stone 4/22/25 Carly Stone 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.