The practice of crushing aluminum cans before dumping them in the garbage is common. While many might think they are doing the world a favor by distorting the cans, they are not quite right.

The grocery aisle is a dizzying array of colourful packaging, but most of it is made of virgin materials. So what happens to the carefully collected packaging after it's put in the recycling?

People in England will soon have to pay a deposit when they buy drinks bottles and cans in a bid to boost recycling and cut waste. The deposit will increase prices - but consumers will get the ...