Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste

You’ve just finished a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. Now you’re facing a trash bin, a recycling bin and a compost bin. What’s the most planet-friendly thing to…

US universities funded to provide plastics recycling programs

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded US$500,000 to each of five universities to develop new curricula for students who are interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic waste

US groups putting recycling instructions on packaging

The Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership are teaming up to provide American consumers with up-to-date, localized recycling instructions directly on product packaging

Carton Council launches Atlantic education program

The award program is open to organizations based in Canada’s Atlantic provinces that educate residents about local recycling programs

Carton Council aims to inspire recycling for Earth Day

The Carton Council of North America is offering tips to help people get motivated about recycling in the ramp up to Earth Day on April 22

Households find low-waste living challenging. Here’s what needs to change

With support, households can change patterns of consumption and develop a low-waste lifestyle. New research explores how Australians engage with low-waste living.

Nova software helps students build circular packaging

Nova Chemicals and Polytechnique Montréal recently completed a three-month pilot program that brought the company's Bonfire film development platform into the classroom

Survey reveals gaps in public knowledge about recyclability

Recycle Coach survey shows evidence that more localized recycling education is needed across US municipalities

SWANA launches course for Canadian landfill managers

Will develop a Canadian adaptation of its new Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) course and exam

Report explores how to encourage recycling

SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation reviews programs and their effect on contamination