Plastic bags and films can’t be recycled in a traditional curbside recycling bin, but there are still many opportunities for local residents to recycle these single-use plastics.  A report ...

By collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic bags and other materials, Middleton can earn a community bench made from recycled materials, according to the city. NexTrex, based in Winchester, Virginia, is a ...

You can also reduce your plastic use by shopping with reusable bags, available at most grocery ... Even when plastic film is recycled — more accurately, “downcycled” — the process still ...