All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

Now, some state lawmakers want to allow a return to paper bags at the grocery checkout, provided the bags contain at least 40 ...

Many plastic cling wraps will attach to a glass dish pretty easily, but getting it to stick to plastic can pose more of a challenge. There’s a simple solution: water. Wipe a damp towel around the rim ...

You might assume most takeout containers are recyclable in 2025, but that's far from true. While some materials are almost ...

Dear Eartha, I’m trying to cut down on my plastic use, but shopping at the grocery store is challenging. What tips do you ...

H’ers learn to be more aware of the waste they generate and ways to reduce their impact on the planet and encourage others to ...

Instead of bringing wine over in a paper gift bag that may only get one use at most (or, worse, a plastic bag), Aldi's ...

Confusion about curbside composting has been rising as April 1 approaches. That is when buildings in New York City that don’t ...

Gone are the days where people are complaining about paying 10c for a paper bag at the supermarket (well, mostly). Reusable bags, in whatever form they come, are well and truly the norm.

Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...

If you go grocery shopping at Aldi, don't expect any free bags. You'll need to either bring your own or buy some. Here's what ...

For decades, party bags have been a popular take-away tradition at children’s birthday celebrations. But one person recently ...