You know those plastic clamshell containers that all kinds of fruits are sold in? Instead of tossing them out, try these ...

Plastic food containers are invaluable for storing fresh produce, baked goods, and leftovers. But did you know you probably ...

Plastic grocery bags are no friend to the environment, but they're hard to avoid altogether. Plastic bags can’t be put out ...

Much like losing a sock's counterpart while doing the laundry, plastic storage containers and their lids always seem to get separated from each other in our homes. When this happens, they might no ...

I make an effort to reuse or repurpose plastic containers whenever I can. Not only is it better for the planet, but it’s an easy way to build up a collection of free reusable containers! Related: ...

Gardeners are the great tenders of earth, so it's really no surprise to find that many of them are reusing plastic containers as a tool to protect their garden from the cold. Reusing plastic is a ...

Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my ...

Outside a Savannah, Georgia, apartment building on a recent evening, next to a food truck serving up po’boys, is a small box truck emblazoned with green leaves. Inside are wooden shelves of reusable ...

Editor’s note: This is second in a series of informational articles about recycling in Hancock County. Last week featured a how-to guide and resources for drop-off or curbside recycling. Today, Dede ...

Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.