(BPT) - Do you want to recycle more but are afraid of getting it wrong? You're not alone. According to the 2024 WM Recycling Report , many Americans want to recycle and want to find more ways to do so, but 45% don't because they're not confident about what can and can't be recycled.

This isn't entirely surprising given that there's a lack of education around recycling. Many items that weren't recyclable 10 years ago can now be collected and turned into other products. If you want to increase your recycling and recycle correctly, here's what you need to know.

Plastic. You may be familiar with plastic resin codes — the chasing arrows triangle with a number inside a shape. However, this code is to help recyclers sort plastics, not a sign that an item can be recycled. If you're not sure t

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