But not every plastic with the symbol on it can be easily recycled ... "I've never had a conversation with people like, oh, no, plastics are wonderful, and we just need to use more of them ...

But not every plastic with the symbol on it can be easily recycled ... "I've never had a conversation with people like, oh, no, plastics are wonderful, and we just need to use more of them ...

You’ve seen the little recycling symbols stamped on plastics, glass, paper, ... Number 2: Keep food and liquid out of your recycling. Number 3: No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables.

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency said that the symbol’s use on many plastic products was “deceptive.” Recycling rules can be downright mystifying.

“Just because there’s a recycling symbol on packaging doesn’t mean that you should put it in the recycling bin,” Hocevar said. Most single-use plastic isn’t recyclable at all. Even No. 1 ...

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency said that the symbol’s use on many plastic products was “deceptive.” Recycling rules can be downright mystifying.

Plastic bottles in a recycling bin, marked with the chasing-arrows symbol and numbers for the plastic types, in Santa Monica, ... No Limits on Emissions: ...

This heart-wrenching moment, viewed by millions, sparked a global outcry and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. But how did straws become a symbol of the global crusade ...

This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. No plastic is truly recyclable — not even the water bottles and milk jugs that people usually toss ...

You can also reduce your plastic use by shopping with reusable bags, available at most grocery and retail stores. Look for either the No. 2 or No. 4 “chasing arrows” recycling symbols printed ...