Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ditch the plastic water bottles — and six other ways to reduce your plastic consumption. (Getty Creative) There’s no way to stop ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s no way to stop our planet’s plastic consumption entirely; that genie is already out of the (plastic) bottle, and it will take government and private sector intervention to make a major ...