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At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...

Crowd sourcing, giving the public an opportunity to provide information rather than seeking it from single sources, is an efficient way to gather data and sometimes provides unexpected results. Indeed ...

When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

Even if you bring home as few bags as possible — using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands — soft ...

Plastic film can be recycled, but not in your curbside recycling bin — most municipalities in the United States don't accept it. Instead, you can recycle it by bringing it to a drop-off location.

SPRINGFIELD — Fifty cases of plastic bags from the Big Y World Class Market on Cooley Street are being transformed by senior Betty Rennell into handcrafted sleeping mats for the homeless community.