For decades we've been told to "reduce, recycle and reuse" to help the environment. But some experts say when it comes to plastic, we might want to hold off reusing plastic food packaging. It's become ...

Gardeners are the great tenders of earth, so it's really no surprise to find that many of them are reusing plastic containers as a tool to protect their garden from the cold. Reusing plastic is a ...

Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

Dear Heloise: I have been seeing lots of suggestions about recycling plastic bags. I save all my plastic (and paper) bags. The majority are donated to my local food pantry as they are always in need ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing to you in hopes that you can solve a family problem. My mother, who is 74, uses freezer bags and plastic bags over and over. She stores frozen meats such as pork, hamburger ...

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Dear Heloise: I have been seeing lots of suggestions about recycling plastic bags. I save all my plastic (and paper) bags. The majority are donated to my local food pantry as they are always in need ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I refill plastic water bottles with regular tap water. When the bottle is empty, I wash it and the cap, and refill it with water. I hear that toxins are released from plastics after ...