Whither the plastic grocery bag? On the one hand, plastic bags, despite their legendary durability, are facing a growing threat to their continued existence in the supermarket. Media reports have ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." Every week, millions of ...

It’s time for some trash talk. That’s because some Lake County communities are beginning a new program impacting garbage collections. The Hefty ReNew program kicking off in October will be giving ...

Dear Heloise: I have been seeing lots of suggestions about recycling plastic bags. I save all my plastic (and paper) bags. The majority are donated to my local food pantry as they are always in need ...

While plastic bags have been cast in a somewhat unfavorable light by the media and some local governments, there are numerous recycling options for the material, according to Donna Dempsey of the ...

Here are some valuable tips from Ziploc that benefit the planet and could save you money. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it ...

Recycling properly takes a bit of precision. Here are seven takeout containers that should stay out of the blue bin.

Dear Heloise: I have been seeing lots of suggestions about recycling plastic bags. I save all my plastic (and paper) bags. The majority are donated to my local food pantry as they are always in need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water ...