Recycling properly is more than throwing an empty can in a bin. Here's which items can be recycled and how to do it the right ...

Have you ever thrown something in the recycling bin, hoping it's recyclable? Maybe a toothpaste tube, bubble wrap or plastic ...

For old toothbrushes, electric toothbrush replacement heads, used flossers, and toothpaste tubes from Crest, Oral-B, or ...

A survey reveals many adults struggle to recycle the excessive packaging, prompting calls for greater awareness about ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum ...

Birmingham City Council has said over 17 tonnes of rubbish has built up during the strike Credit: PA Unite the Union and Birmingham City Council are currently in "positive" talks to end the bin ...

But whilst the cardboard boxes Easter eggs come in are widely recycled by Brits (89%), over a third (36%) will throw their egg’s foil in a refuse bin, when it can be recycled, and nearly one in five ...

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It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Bin collection strikes in Birmingham are set to carry on after refuse workers rejected an offer from the council to halt the long-running ...

Residents are invited to drive to their nearest giveaway event, where they can collect two free bags of compost, which will be placed into their car boots by council staff. The compost being given ...

Composting is a great way to recycle kitchen waste and turn it into nutrient-rich materials for your garden - but some items like teabags - need to be treated with care ...