We've told readers to use zipper or slider food bags to protect devices. But you can also buy special bags that makers claim offer maximum protection, some with features that include headphone jacks.

Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens, need to do more to reduce the amount of the waste going into landfills, ...

Open curtains on the south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the home, and close them at ...

With the US debut of its brand-new system, Aquablu BOLD, at CES 2026, the company is leading the way for AI-driven water ...

Thousands of boxes of tater tots are being recalled after plastic fragments were found in products from two popular brands.

You can use cooking spray to make your shovel more efficient or even swap out a shovel for a piece of plywood — but if you ...

California has hailed itself as a leader in single-use plastic reduction and legislation. But a scuttling of its pioneering ...

US Plastics Pact reports significant gains in recyclable packaging and recycled content usage across member companies ...

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...

Even if you bring home as few bags as possible — using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands — soft plastics sill accumulate. I certainly have a collection with one flimsy ...

From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

Plastic pollution has proven stubbornly resistant to quick fixes. Even so-called biodegradable plastics often linger in the environment, breaking down into microplastics that spread through ecosystems ...