What do the numbers on plastic mean? And 3 other trashy questions, answered.
The numbers on plastic products can be hard to understand, and so can other terms such as “bioplastic.” Read this guide to sort them out.
The numbers on plastic products can be hard to understand, and so can other terms such as “bioplastic.” Read this guide to sort them out.
Composting, boycotting single-use items, and repurposing what you already have, are only some of the ways to help the environment.
Compostable ‘plastic’ cups can seem too good to be true, and in many instances they are. But it’s probably not for the reasons you think.
Scientists are finding the keys to make plastics quickly decompose, and baking them into the plastic’s formula.
It’s much more dangerous than you might think—and danger is only the beginning.
Damon Carson’s warehouses are thrift stores of commercial castoffs. Can his approach to creative reuse put a dent in our trash problem?
Most of the plastic we put into blue bins ends up in landfills. So why can’t we just get better at recycling to save the planet?
That orange peel or handful of peanut shells you toss on the ground can cause a lot more damage than you may think. Here’s what to do instead.
Even if you’ve spent the entire year cutting down on plastic, eating less red meat, and conserving water, you’re probably poised to have a wasteful Thanksgiving.
To reduce how much trash you produce, you might need to change your most fundamental consumption habits. These items will help you get started.