When you mention the word sustainability to someone, single-use plastics almost always come up in the conversation. For a few years, single-use plastics like straws and water bottles were a hot-button ...

Globally, we’re producing around 400 million metric tons of plastic each year. Nearly half of that is single-use: everything from cutlery and clamshell cases to plates and produce bags. Life is so ...

We’ve known about microplastics for decades. Previously, the focus was more geared toward animals that live in the sea and the impact on the environment. (It’s why you rarely see canned drinks in ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This January, Stasher, an innovative brand committed to helping you live life with less plastic through its line of reusable solutions, is offering “Resolution Relief,” a special ...

Reducing plastic use this year should be on everyone’s radar, although it won’t be easy. According to the United Nations, “humanity produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic every year – two-thirds ...

The "Paris agreement for plastic" was set to be finalized at the end of this week. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But after a week and a half of intense discussions ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking," is ...

We're surrounded by plastics and other synthetic chemicals. Are you aware of these less obvious sources? Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to ...