Californians dutifully load up their recycling bins and feel good about themselves. Column: Environmentally minded Californians love to recycle — but it's no longer doing any good - Los Angeles ...

What exactly goes into the recycling bin and what doesn't? 04:40. PEABODY - About one-third of Americans recycle, but despite our best intentions we recycle things that hurt the cause.

Recycling can be simple, but it's also very easy to make mistakes while you're at it. One common mistake that people make when recycling is tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin.