it's impossible to eliminate plastic products completely. For the plastic items we can't avoid completely, we try to recycle as many as possible. A common misconception is that all plastic items ...

Instead of buying a bottle of body wash, use bar soap, which has less packaging and is typically less expensive per use than ...

A temporary ban on plastic bags used to carry groceries and other items purchased at stores throughout Carlsbad is set to go ...

A global treaty to end plastic pollution is within reach, but action on chemicals, production and financing is critical. Unified efforts must start now to curb rising costs, risks and environmental ...

A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their ...

BPA has been used in food packaging since the 1960s. Look for plastic products with a “BPA-free” label, and be aware that plastics marked with recycle codes 3 or 7 may contain BPA.

I’m a dedicated recycler. I fret when I see people throwing garbage in with soda cans and empty water bottles. I’ve even been ...