By Sophia Harris, CBC News, RCI Environmental experts say single-use paper bags aren’t a sustainable solution ...

A Florida man was able to protect his home from devastating Hurricane Milton using a bizarre method that involved plastic cargo ship straps. As the category 3 storm wreaked havoc across the state ...

The Home Depot reports the complete elimination of EPS and PVC from its new private-brand packaging and plans to achieve 100% ...

A Reddit user shared photos of miniature cacti adorned with colorful plastic flowers glued to their tops ... Another shared a personal experience: "Home Depot. Yeah, my daughter (12) was not amused ...

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A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

From food containers and water bottles to cosmetics and household goods, plastic and cardboard materials offer convenience. It is nearly impossible to go through a day without encountering plastic ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

For more, read about what can be done about a world "drowning in plastic" and which mistakes to avoid when recycling paper and cardboard.

Randa Lindsey Kachef does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...