Which items can't be recycled?

Many people think items such as plastic bags and coffee cups can be recycled when they can't. Here are the do's and don'tsBritish consumers are increasingly willing to recycle their household waste but are failing to grasp the basics, according to the latest research by the British Science Association. Failure to get it right means that a lot of recyclable waste is going to landfill, the BSA says.The issue is further complicated by inconsistency among councils, which make their own rules and funding decisions on recycling collections. Continue reading...