When you think of plastic pollution, you probably picture a large mass of floating bottles, straws and bags in the middle of the ocean. While large pieces of...

‘Tanglers’ is a term often heard in the recycling industry that refer to string-like things such as plastic bags, clothing, cords, ribbons, bows, ropes, hose...

With delicious food, loved ones and fun festivities, the holiday season certainly creates a sense of joy. Unfortunately, the season can also create a sense o...

The holiday season is a great time to get together with friends, family and the community. It is also one of the biggest producers of excess waste. Accordin...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Time to dust off old family recipes and search for just the right turkey to make this year’s meal the best yet. But ...

As you’re decorating the house, making costumes and buying candy, don’t forget to go green this Halloween. Whether you trick or whether you treat, it’s impor...

It's that time of year again! With college football, Packers games, and the much anticipated Super Bowl, tailgating season is already in full swing. As you’r...

Most of us are very familiar with the consequences of an online shopping spree: a lighter checkbook and a more crowded closet. But there’s another consequenc...

I’m certain you’ve all seen them before: the little numbers imprinted onto the bottom of plastic containers. They feature a number one through seven, in a va...

Many RC cars, drones, and personal handheld devices are all powered by a specific type of battery called a lithium polymer battery. Because lithium polymer b...

Check your shelves! In March of 2019 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacturing, processing, and distributin...

Can a recycling restriction in China affect recycling in Brown County, Wisconsin? The answer is yes. Recycling takes place in a global market, and what happe...

Over 500 million plastic straws are used each day in the United States. Unfortunately, straws are made from plastic and are too lightweight to be recycled. T...

Recycling has always been a way to keep our environment healthy and keep our wildlife safe. Properly disposing of or eliminating use of things like six-pack ...

Each year, Americans throw away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups. Styrofoam (also known as polystyrene with a resin code PS #6) single-use cups and container...

Do you know what should and should not be recycled, or are you a wishful recycler? You may think you know what should go in your recycling bin, but chances a...

Does the thought of wearing a plastic T-shirt or sweater sound crazy? Well, you probably already wear something made from plastic if you own any clothes made...

Spring has officially sprung, and there’s something motivating about the warmer weather and extra daylight. If you’re feeling energized to tackle a spring cl...