Discover how to build a simple electromagnetic motor and generator using everyday materials in this hands-on science ...

Discover how to create a DIY mini helicopter using recycled materials like a Red Bull can and a small plastic bottle. This step-by-step guide shows you how to build a functioning model helicopter, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a Gen X-er or younger, you've probably been told all your life to recycle anything and everything recyclable. That includes cans, ...

Ever wish you could keep your garden going even when it gets chilly outside? A cold frame can help you do just that by giving ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell and Hiroko ...

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects remain ...

Several VERIFY readers reached out to us to ask if black plastics, such as those used in cooking utensils, toys and food containers, are made from recycled electronics, and whether they contain ...

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