MoJo: 4 Big Recycling Lies et al

4 Big Recycling Lies

America's recycling programs are in crisis—and those no-sorting-required "blue bins" are to blame for mucking up our stream. At least that's what a recent story in the Washington Post argued. But when we talked to recycling experts, we learned that the truth is a little more complicated. Here are four big recycling myths—and some suggestions for fixing our broken system, to boot.

[READ MORE]

MORE ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH COVERAGE

"Safe" Plastic Alternatives Linked to Scary Health Problems

Airbnb for Water

Here's Why All the Bees Are Dying

Koalas Get Laid by Making This Horrifyingly Disgusting Grunting Sound

This Is How Much Energy It Takes to Legalize Weed

MORE FROM MOJO

Here Is the Clearest Image NASA Has Ever Taken of Pluto and Its Moon Charon

These Antidepressants May Increase the Risk of Birth Defects

Exxon Knew About Global Warming More Than 30 Years Ago

Actually, Sanctuary Cities Are Safer

After Charleston, Here's What Obama Can Do to Curb Gun Violence