The U.S. has a waste problem. Together, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we generate over 250 million tons of waste every year. And our average national recycling rates have been stagnant at about 34 percent. What we don’t recycle ends up in our ever-growing landfills.To put that into even more imaginable terms, the […]

Some people think recycling is as easy as tossing your paper and plastic waste into a special bin, but recycling isn’t always so simple. If you want to step up your recycling game this year, make sure you aren’t making any of these mistakes:Take lids off.Most recycling centers have to process lids separate from the […]

As promised earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Recycling Partnership joined forces to evaluate the state of curbside recycling in the U.S.

What gifts were you given over the holidays? Before you recycle your old smartphone or computer, make sure you follow these steps…

As more people realize actions that help the environment can also help with those ever-rising monthly energy bills, “going green” is increasingly embraced as business as usual. But according to an article here at Recycle Nation, “While there are several advantages to adopting habits such as recycling, it can be challenging for entire communities to […]

Why not dedicate 2017 to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are some resolutions you should consider for the New Year…

Before the packages start arriving at your doorstep, make sure you understand how you should be recycling each item…

We all know that recycling is an easy and effective way to make a difference for our planet.

When we lived in Fargo, North Dakota, our local recycling facility didn’t allow plastic caps to be included in our recycling bins.

From writing grocery lists to mailing out letters, you probably use a lot more paper than you realize.