Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

Plastic recycling symbols only tell you what type of plastic an item is made from — not that the item is recyclable. Plastics 1, 2, and 5 are typically recyclable, while 3, 4, 6, and 7 can ...

Once you know what type of plastic you're discarding, check with your local waste management department to learn the proper recycling protocol for your area. "There's no federal program," says ...

It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.

Have you ever looked at your plastic containers and wondered what the little symbols meant underneath? We connected with an expert to break down how you can recycle plastic based on the recycling ...

Environment No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics.

The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's also universally confusing.

Environment No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics.

There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics. But does that mean they can all be recycled?

There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics. But does that mean they can all be recycled?

Environment No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics.