Your recycling spirit deserves praise. But here's the truth: Tossing random items into that blue bin doesn't make them recyclable -- it just gums up the works at processing plants. This hopeful habit, ...

Recycling plastic sometimes seems like a minefield. It should be easy, right? Plastic shampoo and soda bottles go in the blue bins, wispy plastic grocery bags don't — but what about take-out ...

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