RECYCLING

This Eco-Friendly Kayak Is Made From More Than 60 Pounds of Recycled Plastic

There’s not much crossover between the lists of best kayaks and eco-friendly products. Osiris Outdoor is trying to change that.

Octopuses Are Recycling Bottles and Cans for Shelter

A new study found that octopuses are repurposing marine litter to create protective shelters for themselves.

DCWater transforms poop into fertilizer with the help of microbes.

5 Surprising Uses for Recycled Poop

People usually want plenty of distance between themselves and their poop, but some engineers argue that all that waste is going to waste.

What You Should Know About Recycling Empty Pizza Boxes

Corrugated cardboard pizza boxes are made from recyclable material ... but that doesn't mean they can always be recycled. In other words: It's complicated.

Dogs can benefit from your busted-up socks.

Got Some Old Socks? A Colorado Company Wants to Turn Them Into Cozy Dog Beds

Colorado-based Smartwool is trying to cut down on textile waste by accepting busted socks and recycling them into dog beds.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Recycle Your Giant CVS Receipts

You can blame that glossy finish, which comes from a mysterious, potentially harmful chemical called BPA.

Those potato peels are ready for a glow-up.

Make the Most of Your Food Scraps With IKEA’s Free New Cookbook

IKEA is helping you cut down on food waste with 50 free chef-developed recipes for everything from banana peels to broccoli stems.