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 ...

Tiny plastic particles, microplastics, are surprisingly present in many healthy foods like seafood, salt, and even fruits.

We hear it more often now. Those tiny particles that scientists can't stop talking about. They're in our water, in our air, probably even in our bloodstream right this second. Microplastics have ...

An increasing volume of research demonstrates that microplastics pose serious health risks, and one common source of exposure is home kitchens. By swapping out some simple kitchen tools and materials, ...

FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Plastic Free July is gaining momentum as a nationwide effort to be more eco-friendly. Plastic can damage our ecosystem, and microplastics can be found in nearly every part of our ...

It's officially Plastic Free July, an annual initiative aiming to encourage individuals to reduce their consumption of single-use plastic by swapping out everyday items for plastic-free products. And ...

Dear Eartha, My New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to use less plastic at home, but it seems really overwhelming. How can I get started without stressing myself out? What a wonderful resolution. The ...

It’s time for your next Simple Swap! In January, we set a goal of swapping disposable water bottles for reusable ones. This month, our Simple Swap takes us to the grocery store. Many shoppers in the ...

A local cafe is saying "good bye" to plastic in favor of environmentally-friendly alternatives. Perks Cafe has two locations in downtown Buffalo, on Elmwood Avenue and Main Street. The team behind the ...