It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely ...

These days, when you head to a shop to buy clothes, most brands package your purchases in a recyclable paper bag, which looks more eco-friendly than plastic. But behind the scenes—in back rooms ...

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

PLAINWELL, Mich. — A local school district is working to reduce the amount of plastic bags that go into the environment. Plainwell Community Schools is collecting plastic bags from now until the ...

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban the distribution of plastic bags at major retailers such as Walmart and Target, grocery stores like Hy-Vee and Kroger, and specialty ...

"I was like 'I’m cool with it,'" said Victoria Hall. New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Before the ban, an estimated ...

Since March 1st, 2020, stores and customers in the Empire State had to make a change. Plastic bags would no longer be allowed, triggering an uptick in people bringing reusable bags. “I’m glad ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to ...

For two Generation Z entrepreneurs entering a crowded energy drink market, clear plastic is a way to stand out on stores shelves. But it hasn't been easy to make it happen. Michael Moriarty and ...

H-E-B also recently concluded its Annual School Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge, with 792 Texas schools gathering over 6.7 million plastic bags for recycling.