The business of recycling represents $1.1 billion in Maryland alone and nearly 5,400 jobs. In Baltimore, this equates to 825 direct and indirect jobs generating more than $160 million in economic activity. Beyond recycling this includes jobs in transportation, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, mining, government and more.
You buy a new phone or computer and take your old one to a local recycler. It’s the green thing to do, right? It turns out some of those devices are not recycled at all. KCTS 9 and EarthFix report.
Looking for a place to recycle ink cartridges? Use the recycling search tool found at the end of this article to find a recycling location in your area.
Want to make sure to recycle makeup the right way? This handy guide will help you sort out what to do with eye shadow, mascara and more.
Over 75% of waste is recyclable, but we only recycle 30% of it.
Looking to recycle cartons? Find milk and juice carton recycling in your area using the recycling search tool found at the end of this article.
Recycling around the home takes only a few minutes each day, but it provides a substantial benefit to the environment, your home, and your wallet!
Tons of textiles end up in landfills every year, and we need a solution.
Trying to recycle expired medication? Use the recycling search tool found at the end of this article to find a recycling location in your area.
Knowing a little about recycling takeout containers goes a long way.
With just three steps, The Big Green Box makes recycling batteries — which can be difficult to deal with — convenient for businesses and consumers.
Find out which recycling mistakes Americans are most likely to make in this infographic that touches on everything from frozen food boxes to shredded paper.
If you open your door and find a pair of college students in green polos on your front step, don't worry, they just want you to recycle.
Thinking of recycling your old phone? Make sure you take these five steps first.
How to reuse, recycle and dispose of your holiday waste in a green way.
Sometimes you run across things you can't recycle. Fortunately, you have options for keeping your odds and ends out of a landfill.
How2Recycle makes it easy to understand recycling instructions for all types of plastic packaging — just look for the label.
These three E's will help you spread the message about recycling without alienating the non-recyclers in your life.
What do you do when that electric toothbrush won’t spin or that electric razor cut? Are electric toothbrushes and razors recyclable? We set out to find out.