Although bans on the free distribution of plastic bags may encourage some customers to increase their use of reusable bags, pack more groceries into a single-use bag or go bag-free altogether ...

(The Hill) — Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities prohibited ...

A new study suggests plastic debris like shopping bags bear remarkably similar “echoes” to those of squid—likely due to some combination of their shape, size, degree of weathering ...

It is now common for shoppers to place items they purchased into their own bags. Much more needs to be done, however, to make a dent in Japan’s overall plastic waste, which amounts to 9 million ...

It's probably not every day that you throw away an empty vinegar bottle. When you do, consider these upcycling DIYs for your ...

Here's what you need to do. Simply grab your freezer bag and pop the kettle on. While the water is boiling, add some cold water into the plastic bag. Once the kettle has boiled, wait for it to cool ...

Researchers at IIT Hyderabad have found a way to transform plastic bottles into useful materials. They used special catalysts made from manganese oxide and niobium pentoxide to break down ...

Here's what you need to do. Simply grab your freezer bag and pop the kettle on. While the water is boiling, add some cold water into the plastic bag. Once the kettle has boiled, wait for it to ...

Forget takeaway boxes, a couple were seen just scooping a copious amount of pastry into plastic bags as if there wouldn’t be enough. Is that even still edible? It is unclear what was the event for ...

These Owl Cupcakes are a fun and whimsical treat inspired by Harry Potter’s beloved pet, Hedwig. Not only are they adorable ...