It's recommending tossing the symbol for plastics and replacing it with a new one. The proposed change comes amid a growing body of research that suggests that plastic recycling isn't working and ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Walk into the grocery store and check the back of a container of food. Chances are, you’ll see a small ...

is the most common plastic for single-use bottled beverages because it's inexpensive, lightweight and easy to recycle. PET does not degrade easily during the recycling process and thus has a lower ...