When Ohioans drop in or drop off their recyclables, they might not realize that in addition to diverting trash from the landfill, they are also supporting jobs, consumers and Ohio’s economy. In fact, ...

(Item 4: Water bottles) Studies have linked BPA (Bisphenol A) and phthalates, chemicals found in plastic water bottles that can lead to health conditions like cancer and heart disease. If a plastic ...

Over the past decade, it's come to light that plastic recycling is mostly bogus – essentially a marketing scheme crafted by the oil industry. (Raw plastic materials come from fossil fuel production.) ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." A research team led by ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell and Hiroko ...

Repurposing products you already own can benefit both your wallet and the planet. Reusing empty containers, for example, prevents the need to buy new ones and keeps them out of landfills. TikToker ...