Plastic containers aren't very environment-friendly. Before you throw them out, know that you can reuse them as convenient ...

Experts weigh in on when it is safe to use takeout containers for food storage and heating up leftovers.

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 ...

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 ...

Electronics is one of the largest contributors to plastic waste. Plastics from electronic waste (e-waste) pose an environmental hazard if not disposed of properly as they often contain toxic chemical ...

Talks aimed at a global treaty to cut plastic pollution fizzled in Geneva this week, with no agreement to meaningfully reduce the harms to human health and the environment that come with the millions ...

NexTrex is a nationwide material sourcing initiative for Trex, a Virginia-based manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and one of the largest recyclers of polyethylene (PE) plastic film ...

Collections at Manorhaven Beach Park will run daily this spring to help reduce environmental impact.

Spotted on the Port Washington calendar: FOL Paperback Swap Returns!

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...