And if you throw some biodegradables in with recyclables, you might ruin the latter, creating a mix that can no longer be relied on to make durable ... recycling of plastic bottles—a big part ...

Luckily, it's possible to repurpose things like a ketchup bottle ... better as a glass bottle than plastic. Additionally, you can paint or add stickers to make it personalized.

Plastic bottles, aluminum cans ... which is then used to make new products. Kaitlin McKeown [email protected] Here are some simple ways you can reduce waste in your home, according to ...