Kids took CDs painted in black and scratched designs into them using wooden stylus tools, plastic forks and paper clips.

A local volunteer-run art supply store is giving new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills, offering local artists and crafters affordable options for their creative projects.

Recycling rules vary in New Jersey, with acceptable materials and collection procedures differing by county and even by municipality. Brick follows guidelines set by Ocean County, which operates the ...

Some everyday items might look recyclable — but in New York, they can cause contamination or even break equipment.

Recycle Coach is a free app to allow Macon County residents to find out when recycling events are planned and to get ...

Computer scientist Peter Burke unveils a robot that writes the brain of a second robot with minimal human input.

For an efficient operation like GFL, it costs $150-$200 per ton to recycle. For a less efficient operation, it costs more if there is high contamination, anywhere from $300-$500 or more. Aluminum and ...

The rechargeable lithium ion batteries in your life — in your phone and laptop, on the road in electric cars and more — have a finite lifespan. At some point they’ll stop holding a charge as well, or ...

In my community, shredded paper is only accepted for recycling if it is bagged.

Paper and cardboard absorbs contamination more than other materials. So if it gets wet or greasy, it can’t be recycled – though it may be compostable.