One of the most recognized logos around, the recycling symbol, is in line for a major revamp. California recently became the first state to restrict the use of the widely known "chasing arrows" symbol ...

California’s familiar milk cartons, long stamped with the chasing-arrows recycling logo, are suddenly at the center of a high-stakes test of what “recyclable” really means. A shift in how the state’s ...

A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging are understood by most household consumers. When uncertain about which bin to use for a particular piece of ...

For many consumers, comprehending Shakespeare is easier than discerning which products are recyclable and which are not. California’s “Truth in Labeling” law (SB 343), which provides stricter ...

Plastic recycling labels are everywhere: The ubiquitous “chasing arrows” symbol adorns everything from plastic bags and water bottles to kids’ toys. Most commonly, these symbols appear with a number — ...

The recycling symbol—those three arrows stamped on myriad plastic items—doesn’t mean what most people think it does, and a California bill wants to change that. The California Legislature passed a ...

Prioritizing clear labels, circular materials and policies that support recycling infrastructure helps to build stronger brands and more resilient businesses. The global plastic recycling rate is ...

SACRAMENTO(AP) — California lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups say are the nation's strongest protections against falsely labeling items as recyclable when they in fact are destined for ...

Confusing labels and mismatched rules across the state are leading Oregonians to put too much trash in their recycling bins. For the past two years, a statewide recycling steering committee has been ...

SAN DIEGO (CN) — In a lawsuit filed in California state court on Friday, a San Diego resident accused fast-food chain Jack in the Box of falsely labeling its packaging as recyclable. In the class ...

I used to be that person who obsessively rinsed out jars and separated every tiny piece of paper from plastic. You know the ...

plastic, what a conundrum of purpose. easy to promote as the life saver of the retail industry, nearly every item sold is inside some type of plastic enclosure, inside a box you find plastic bags ...