ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a way to recycle PVC, one of the most produced plastics, into a usable material. PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, ...

PVC plastics now recyclable after breakthrough by Michigan scientists Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is now a recyclable plastic after scientists at the University of Michigan discovered how to chemically ...

Is plastic recyclable? Learn about recycling codes for plastic, how many times can plastic be recycled, and types of plastic decomposition including bacteria-eating plastic and plastic-eating fungus ...

Plastic recycling symbols only tell you what type of plastic an item is made from — not that the item is recyclable. Plastics 1, 2, and 5 are typically recyclable, while 3, 4, 6, and 7 can rarely be ...

Struggling for years with waste management, the border town of Phuentshogling is now turning this major challenge into an ...

The Plastics Pollution Coalition has launched a new campaign urging federal and local officials not to replace lead service lines with plastic pipe and to provide all households with options other ...

When you throw away a plastic container, how do you decide whether to toss it in the trash or into a recycling bin? If you find the choice puzzling, you’re not alone. A 2014 poll found that 65 percent ...