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...

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...

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...

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...