Issues: Recycling


RECYCLING 101

Recycling is one of the best things that you can do for the environment. While reducing piles of garbage, you're also protecting natural resources, cutting global warming pollution and saving water and energy. But recycling means a lot more than just bringing your cans to the curb. Get tips for everything from shopping smart to reducing waste when you travel.




News and Issues Highlights
Shop Smart. Save Forests
Forests are being destroyed to make toilet paper and other household products. You can stop it by pushing for recycled content and making smart shopping decisions.

The Greening Advisor: Recycling
NRDC's Greening Advisor provides advice for businesses that want to be eco-friendly. Recycling is one of the best ways to get started.

What to Do About E-Waste
Computers, cell phones and other used electronics are jamming up landfills, but there are ways to recycle your old devices, too.

New York City Recycling
America's largest city boasts one of the nation's most comprehensive recycling programs. Learn how it works.


What You Can Do
Tell Kimberly-Clark to stop using fresh-cut trees for tissue paper

Sign up for NRDC's online newsletter

See the latest issue >

Embrace Clean Energy

Our Green Living Guides

Save Energy
Save electricity and money without giving up the comforts of home.
Green Your Event
Lighten the environmental impact of any gathering.
Buying Clean Energy
Switch to renewable energy.
Eat Local
Enjoy local, seasonal foods.

Simple Steps

Enlighten Your Home
Changing your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs is among the easiest things you can do to save energy at home.
Avoid Toxic Flea and Tick Treatments
Some flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people.
Stay Warm This Winter
Reduce your heating bills with these simple steps.