There are more retailers than ever that make it easy being green. Here are seven of the most eco-friendly stores in our ...

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 ...

While brands are keen to champion the idea of reuse-refill, few have managed to make it work effectively. Can this holy grail ...

Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals into food. A best practice is to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate instead of microwaving food in a plastic container.

Washing and reusing glass jars can save money over buying food storage containers, cheese graters can double as decor once ...

Don’t throw away those shopping bags after you’ve unpacked the groceries. We’ve got a number of handy ideas for reusing them.

MSU researchers are developing monoplastics, a single-layer plastic ... her containers into stadiums or event spaces. Like the packaging experts, Schneider said she looks at the "reduce, reuse ...

All of that waste can quickly add up. But you can avoid harming the planet by reusing and recycling those those used containers. So, this Earth Day, take a little time to give your empties a ...

This Easter, turn simple household items into magical memories with your kids. From colourful DIY egg wraps to creative clues ...