Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

Recognising how microplastics find their way into packaging and the consequences they pose is essential for creating ...

Various items of sports equipment cannot be taken on board flights as carry-on. This includes baseball, softball and cricket ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food ...

Test subjects were asked to drink only tap water and not consume liquids from plastic or glass bottles for one month.

State officials have reported some progress getting people to divert things out of the waste stream, but CT’s trash problem ...

The LARQ PureVis 2 is another self-cleaning water bottle. The company says the plant-based filter in the lid removes chlorine ...

The amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10% with most new plastic still made from ...

A parent says she purchased a bottle of children's Advil that didn't have a safety seal, warning others for what to look for.

The thrift store can be an excellent place to pick up items for the kitchen—but they have to be the right kinds of items, ...

Three options are going before lawmakers to boost RI's recycling of bottles, and two include options to return bottles for a 10-cent deposit refund.