One Houston resident's clever detective work exposed a concerning truth about the city's plastic recycling program, revealing that "recyclable" materials may not get the second life they deserve.

One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up. Brandy Deason, who regularly ...

If you recycle plastic and other items, you probably assume it's going to a recycling center. A Houston woman who recycles faithfully was surprised to learn that's not always the case. Brandy Deason ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is durable and holds up against moisture and corrosion. That makes it a good plastic for pipes, construction material, and medical devices. But its high chlorine content also ...