• What Cities With the Best Recycling Rates Are Doing Differently

    May 11, 2026

    What cities have the best recycling rates? Most statistics break down these numbers by state rather than city. We did a deep dive to see what we could find. Once we had cities with high recycling rates, we took a closer look at what they do that’s different from the norm.The Realities of Recycling in […]

  • Are Monthly Subscription Boxes the New Environmental Problem?

    April 28, 2026

    Monthly subscription boxes are all the rage. If you ever watch YouTube videos, dozens of YouTubers review these boxes each month. While one of the earliest unboxing videos dates to the 1970s, when Betamax came out, HelloFresh is one of the most people have seen at least one video review of. Despite their popularity, subscription boxes […]

  • The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste

    July 28, 2025

    The EPA reports that each American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) each day. In one week, you’ve generated about 35 pounds of trash and recyclables. Consider that amount over a month or a year. It’s so much, and it’s overwhelming the nation’s landfills.The Realities of MSWHere’s a scary fact: recyclables often […]

  • Finding Recycling Centers for Specific Materials: A Guide to Specialty Recycling

    September 5, 2024

    It’s sad to consider that of all of the recycled items in a U.S. household, around 32% of them are actually recycled. In many towns and cities, it’s cheaper for those communities to send recyclables to the landfill than it is to properly recycle them.The EPA estimates that if all recyclables were handled properly, it […]

  • How to Educate Your Community About Recycling: Tips for Community Outreach

    August 13, 2024

    How much is recycled in your community? A newer study finds that residential recycling rates aren’t great.27% of households do not have access to recycling.43% of households recycle.Only 21% of residential recyclables are recycled correctly. Of the materials that are improperly handled, 76% of them are improperly recycled before they leave a consumer’s home. 87% of materials […]

  • What Will Recycling Look Like in the Future: A Glimpse at Upcoming Technology

    July 26, 2024

    Take a trip back to 1960 and only 7% of items that consumers needed were properly recycled. It wasn’t the highest percentage of recyclables, but recycling was new. We had a land developer nearby who disposed of his trash and broken appliances in a sand pit that he’d later bury and build a house over it. […]

  • Recycling on Vacation: A Guide to Different Recycling Policies and Practices

    July 22, 2024

    It’s expected that Americans will take more than 800 million business trips or vacations in 2024. When you’re staying at a hotel, it’s often easier to deal with recycling, but many people use home rentals like Airbnb for privacy and affordability. Camping is another popular option. When you’re on vacation, knowing how to recycle may not […]

  • Incorporating Composting Into Your Summer BBQ Plans: Tips & Tricks

    June 26, 2024

    It’s the season for summer BBQs and gatherings with family and friends. This also means that a lot of bottles and cans, paper products, and foods are purchased and served. If you’re not composting,  it’s time to start.A Beyond Food report found that an event in a venue wastes as much as 20% of the […]

  • 3 Outdoor Living Spaces Made Using Recycled Materials

    June 20, 2024

    Summer’s a great time to be outside and enjoying the fresh air and sun. You may not have the biggest budget for your ideal outdoor living space, but you don’t have to. Using recycled materials to create the outdoor living spaces you dream of is trendy.The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Outdoor Living SpacesWhether you’re purchasing items […]

  • RecycleNation Adds New User-Friendly Enhancements to Nation’s #1 Recycling Search Tool and Database

    June 14, 2024

    RecycleNation.com, the #1 ranked recycling tool on the internet (according to the latest rankings by FeedSpot ) has added new enhancements and user-friendly features to its site and system. The site now features a refreshed new design and straightforward and intuitive layout, designed to make the recycling process fast and easy.RecycleNation is a free online search engine […]