But that’s just about 17.5% of our total waste stream every year, and about half of what we could be doing. If New Yorkers recycled paper, glass, plastic and metal to their maximum potential, about a ...

This week’s recycling stars are aluminum cans and cardboard. These guys are not just easy to recycle; they are crucial. Aluminum cans can be transformed back into shiny new cans in about 60 days ...