/tags/recycling recycling en-US Copyright Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:43:32 GMT /2024-10-17/hefty-recycling-program-in-central-ohio-collects-plastics-that-other-programs-dont-accept The typically hard-to-recycle items, like cereal box liners and salad bags, are turned into plastic lumber, pellets or pallets, according to a Hefty spokesperson. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:43:32 GMT /2024-10-17/hefty-recycling-program-in-central-ohio-collects-plastics-that-other-programs-dont-accept Allie Vugrincic /2024-10-15/are-you-recycling-right-experts-say-its-complicated Recycling can be confusing, so Matthew King set out to answer people’s questions. He visits farmers markets and posts on social media to bust common recycling myths. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-10-15/are-you-recycling-right-experts-say-its-complicated Allie Vugrincic /2024-10-01/columbus-opens-new-bulk-trash-collection-center-to-divert-large-items-from-landfill The new center opened Saturday at 1550 Georgesville Road. It is the second bulk collection in the city. The first one is located at 2100 Alum Creek Drive. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:28:16 GMT /2024-10-01/columbus-opens-new-bulk-trash-collection-center-to-divert-large-items-from-landfill George Shillcock /2024-08-06/columbus-recycling-center-considered-largest-and-most-advanced-in-north-america The facility uses 19 optical scanners with artificial intelligence to better sort recyclables and has a state-of-the-art fire suppression system. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:55:54 GMT /2024-08-06/columbus-recycling-center-considered-largest-and-most-advanced-in-north-america Allie Vugrincic /npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-24/recycling-plastic-is-practically-impossible-and-the-problem-is-getting-worse A new report from Greenpeace found that people may be putting plastic into recycling bins — but almost none of it is actually being recycled. Meanwhile, plastic production is ramping up. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:31:15 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-24/recycling-plastic-is-practically-impossible-and-the-problem-is-getting-worse Laura Sullivan /2022-02-04/rumpke-says-many-disposable-cups-can-now-go-into-recycling-bins-instead-of-landfills Rumpke Waste & Recycling is now accepting reusable plastic, paper and aluminum cups through its recycling program, with a few exceptions. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:51:30 GMT /2022-02-04/rumpke-says-many-disposable-cups-can-now-go-into-recycling-bins-instead-of-landfills Jolene Almendarez /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-30/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer Recycling is the most common way people try to lessen their impact on the environment. Author Jennie Romer talks about the process the confusing process of recycling. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:01:33 GMT /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-30/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-30/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer Recycling is the most common way people try to lessen their impact on the environment. Author Jennie Romer talks about the process the confusing process of recycling. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:46:42 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-30/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-22/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer Recycling is the most common way people try to lessen their impact on the environment. But the process of doing it can be confusing and error-prone, even after all these years. For Earth Day, we talk to the author of the new book “Can I Recycle This?” Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:16:49 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-04-22/can-i-recycle-this-with-author-jennie-romer /wvxu-stories/2020-12-31/how-to-dispose-of-almost-everything-left-over-from-your-holiday-celebrations It should come as no surprise that the holiday season produces more trash than usual. In fact, according to research from Stanford University ,... Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-12-31/how-to-dispose-of-almost-everything-left-over-from-your-holiday-celebrations Jennifer Merritt