Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that ...

From bake sales to boutique bakeries, eco-friendly cellophane bags are becoming the go-to for showcasing cookies beautifully while keeping them fresh. The right bag size, sealing method, and ...

While repurposing one glass jar won't solve the world's waste issue, it will do much more good than tossing it in the trash can. Keep reading to see our favorite projects for repurposing empty ...

A campaign says it’s time for restaurants in Hampton Roads to think outside the box — the Styrofoam box. A statewide ban on expanded polystyrene packaging — known best by the brand Styrofoam — means ...

My earliest memories of a packed lunch come courtesy of a precocious badger who was a very picky eater. In the classic 1960 children’s book “Bread and Jam for Frances,” by Russell Hoban, furry little ...

A container garden full of flowering annuals on a deck beside a fence. - Sagarmanis/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Did you know that up to 98% of plastic plant ...

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead This is the quote that best summarizes why seasoned ...

Architectural firm Matt Elkan Architect has unveiled a beautiful home on Australia’s south coast, with a unique twist: it’s made out of four shipping containers. In addition to constructing the home ...