These containers can be repurposed for use in the garden. It's a smart way to give plastic a second life, cut down on waste, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reusing takeout containers can help reduce waste and save money, but it’s important to do so safely. Most takeout containers are ...

Don't underestimate that old plastic container. With a simple makeover, it becomes a luxe-looking storage DIY that's as ...

If you're into healthy eating, you probably buy fruits and berries often. While these healthy snacks are great, they also bring along a problem that's difficult to avoid: plastic containers. These ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person holding fresh berries in plastic packaging. - Forewer/Shutterstock So you've bought some strawberries at the local store.

Every empty plastic bottle has the potential to become something useful instead of ending up in a rubbish bin. With a little ...

Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my ...

Grocery shopping can lead to a lot of waste. Even if you bring your own reusable tote bags and mesh produce bags to the store or buy from bulk bins using your own recycled containers, there are still ...

Dear Eco-Monkey: Our kitchen in our senior living community uses #6 plastic to-go containers. Someone told me they are toxic. I have been reusing these clamshells — putting them through the dishwasher ...

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