Recycling properly takes a bit of precision. Here are seven takeout containers that should stay out of the blue bin.

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Not so fast. The reality is unfortunately far more complicated. Americans are locked into a dysfunctional relationship with plastic. Collectively, we generate approximately 33 million tons of plastic ...

Reusing takeout containers can help reduce waste and save money, but it’s important to do so safely. Most takeout containers ...

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To someone like Martha Stewart, those plastic takeout containers are begging to be given a second life.

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

From the kitchen to your desk to the garage, empty Swiffer containers make surprisingly useful organizers and DIY projects despite their basic shape.

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