Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM
It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run.
Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore
Consumers are demanding that home cleaning and personal care products come in environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and plastic use.
Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM
The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse.
Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM
Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water.
Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett
"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.
Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.
Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM
Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.
Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM
The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.
Jul 31, 2013 12:37PM ● By Randy Kambic
Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment.
Jan 10, 2012 07:22PM ● By Brita Belli
Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.
