Even the most eco-friendly among us struggle with recycling soft plastics. You know — the grocery bags, Ziplocs, bubble wraps, food wrappers, and cling wrap that you don’t want to toss but are ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

In Seattle, as in most cities around the country, there are a number of items that you aren’t supposed to put in the curbside recycling bin: bubble wrap, for instance, or multilayer plastic packaging ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." Every week, millions of ...

Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use of plastic bags as of 2026.

It’s time for some trash talk. That’s because some Lake County communities are beginning a new program impacting garbage collections. The Hefty ReNew program kicking off in October will be giving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water ...