Because of layers of material that can be difficult to separate, many containers for juices and broths have traditionally been destined for... Scoot over, cans; cartons are moving in on your shelf ...

As communities across the United States struggle to find new end markets for recyclables affected by China’s import restrictions, one commodity is bucking the trend: food and beverage cartons.

A battle has been waging in Sacramento over whether beverage cartons — the ones used for milk, juice, broth, wine, even egg whites — should get the coveted chasing arrows recycling label. Earlier this ...