Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.

Not so fast. The reality is unfortunately far more complicated. Americans are locked into a dysfunctional relationship with plastic. Collectively, we generate approximately 33 million tons of plastic ...

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If you've ordered takeout recently, you've probably seen them - those black plastic containers are often handed to customers with their to-go food in them. But once you're done with them, make sure ...

Chances are sushi aficionados have left a restaurant take-out in tow and with a handful of adorable, but environmentally ...

Got a round plastic lid lying around in your kitchen? With a some burlap, skewers, and a glass bottle, you can turn it into ...

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