The New York Times

His Recycling Symbol Is Everywhere. The E.P.A. Says It Shouldn’t Be.

The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused. By Chang Che Gary ...
Grist

Experts say a proposed revamp to the recycling symbol is still deceptive — and probably illegal

Walk into the grocery store and check the back of a container of food. Chances are, you’ll see a small box with instructions on how to dispose of the packaging when you’re finished with it: “empty & ...
E&E

EPA looks to toss ‘deceptive’ plastics recycling symbol

As the agency struggles to address low recycling rates, it argues updates to the iconic chasing arrows recycling symbol would reduce “consumer confusion.” EPA is urging the Federal Trade Commission to ...
WRAL

What you can and can't recycle in the Triangle

When it comes to curbside recycling, you usually don’t need to rinse containers, take lids off bottles or remove tape from cardboard boxes. But please stop putting shoes and batteries in your ...