Plastics are everywhere, but a recent study links a common chemical in them to heart disease. In 2018, hundreds of thousands ...

Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

Ahead of the UNEP-hosted World Environment Day, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem ...

The city of Spokane promised to simplify recycling 13 years ago, telling residents they could dump aluminum cans, plastics, newsprint, paper, cardboard boxes, wine bottles and more into one large blue ...

Two neighbours quit their corporate jobs with one bold mission — to fight India's plastic waste crisis. Their startup, Pepcom ...

Discover how household items like plastic containers, cleaning supplies, nonstick cookware, receipts, and mattresses may ...

A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages ...

I stashed all my trash for one week to assess where I could make sustainable swaps. Here’s what I changed to reduce my plastic waste.

Truck 148, part of the New Haven Public Works program's fleet of vehicles, rounded a corner in Newhallville on a spring ...

Children's skin and hair products may contain harmful chemicals that could potentially put their health and development at ...

Loose-leaf teas are another easy way to bypass plastic tea bags—just use a stainless steel steeper, which can go directly into your cup. Pro tip: When making a big batch of tea, use a French press.