colorful spray paint cans with lids on grass - shulers/Shutterstock There's something fun and playful about vivid colors, even if they're on an item that typically ends up in the trash or recycle bin.

A: Both questions are related, so this week’s column is a two-fer. Caps and lids are recyclable in Rhode Island, when attached to the right host. Because bottles can be plastic, metal or glass, let’s ...