Have too many takeout containers lying around? Upcycle old plastic containers using this unique DIY to make cute repurposed decorative pieces for your home.

A simple bird feeder can be made out of an empty container you may already have around the house. By upcycling, you'll also be helping your feathered friends.

Discover how to create a homemade mini electric saw using repurposed and recycled materials in this step-by-step DIY tutorial ...

Plastic fruit containers are reusable in countless ways. Instead of throwing them out, try repurposing your used plastic ...

Zip-top bags are handy for stashing many things, but sealable plastic bags aren't suitable for storing everything. Here are eight things in your household that you should never store in zip-top bags ...

Reducing plastic use this year should be on everyone’s radar, although it won’t be easy. According to the United Nations, “humanity produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic every year – two-thirds ...

On most mornings, Taylorsville resident Jan Rubenstein takes a walk through her neighborhood, looping down her street, then through the woods. And almost every time, Rubenstein comes back with a ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The impacts of plastic pollution continue to leave many people feeling hopeless and dismayed about this alarming global crisis. Unfortunately, ...

USEFULL to-go food container return stations are located throughout Pitt's campus to collect stainless steel containers that are replacing single-use plastic containers. The higher education market is ...

Rethinking plastic in the kitchen started with an eye-opening article about microplastics. The study revealed that 7 grams of microplastics—the weight of a spoon—could be floating in our brains. This ...