HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Last week, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith reported on how the City of Houston manages recycling. One question from that report was about the validity of plastic recycling.

Do you know which is the most commonly used type of roofing shingle? If you said "asphalt," you are correct; these shingles are used for about 80 percent of roofs in the US today. Despite this figure, ...

In the era of increasing environmental consciousness, recycling has emerged as a powerful tool in our battle against plastic pollution, particularly when it comes to protecting our precious oceans.

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the battery recycling market size was valued at $26.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $77.1 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR ...

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI), Washington, D.C., has released 2010 scrap recycling industry facts and market trends that show a thriving industry that has grown 40 percent ...

Radio stories crafted for newsmagazine shows such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered are designed to succinctly deliver new information to a wide audience. That means each story needs to ...

Did you know? Each year, recycling saves over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions. Ever feel like your actions to build a better tomorrow are insignificant sometimes? You're not alone. There is so ...

None of us are perfect. Maybe you never questioned why your apartment building warns you not to place plastic bags in the recycling bin. Or, maybe you've been carelessly tossing some trash in with ...