In just over two years, 12-year-old Joslyn Stamp has collected more than 12,000 markers, diverting them from landfill and helping to make fuel.

The Hefty EnergyBag program has surpassed a key milestone in combating plastic waste, with plans to expand into even more cities across the U.S.

Penta Medical Recycling is looking to repurpose prosthetics by providing used ones from the U.S. to six developing countries.

Waste Management changed its plans to stop accepting recycled mixed paper in Broward County, Fla., after community backlash.

During the study period, 180 commercial and residential trash samples were collected and analyzed.

ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson explained what makes for successful recycling, identified existing pressure points in the residential recycling stream and provided a number of clear policy solutions.

The Woodlands Township has also implemented an educational program to teach the public how to recycle properly.

The city signed short-term contracts with TDS and Central Waste while it continues to work on a new long-term contract for collection services.

The annual bill for trash collection at a single family home will jump to an estimated $194.28 a year, up from $139.70 a year.

EREF’s Staley breaks down how LCA can help determine when recycling makes sense versus when it makes more sense to landfill materials.