The plastics recycling rate in the U.S. is very low, but there are tricks to improving your own plastic accountability.

Takeout sushi trays, spatulas and other household goods made with recycled black plastic can sometimes contain potentially toxic flame retardants, a new study suggests.

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

Some Long Island nurseries and big-box stores are offering an eco-friendly solution. They are offering to recycle the ...

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects ...

Ordering food online has become a common norm these days. But do you know that black plastic used to deliver food can ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

Many food containers seem recyclable, but they really aren't. Here's what to put in the recycling bin and what you should avoid.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.