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But this time, the urban landscape is different: Modern homes are full of plastic, turning house fires into chemical-laced infernos that burn hotter, faster, and more toxic than their predecessors.

Montgomery County is considering a proposed change to its grocery-bag policy that would ban the use of plastic bags at most stores and double the tax on paper bags to 10 cents. The proposal ...

You could also choose brands that offer biodegradable or plastic-free tea bags made from natural fibers like paper or cotton, per Detwiler. But tea drinkers shouldn't panic over the findings.

The measure is currently open for public discussion. Credit: Patcharanan via Shutterstock. Uzbekistan may ban the production, import, and use of plastic bags under the proposed National Program to ...

There’s yet more evidence that exposure to plastics can be harmful to health. Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food containers, kitchen utensils, and toys often ...

We may earn an affiliate commission from links. When Jean-Louis Dumas first designed the Birkin—a simple work bag with a gleaming gold clasp and streamlined shape—he couldn’t have known that ...

Create your own no-sew zipper box bag from scratch with this simple travel bag design tutorial! Learn how to make a spacious, practical organizer that’s perfect for keeping your travel ...

Shoprite, on January 1, stopped providing nylon bags to customers in line with the Lagos State Government’s ban on single-use plastics. The new policy aims to reduce plastic waste and protect ...

Experts recommend having a "go bag" before an emergency strikes. When a natural disaster, such as an eathquake, flood, hurricane, tornado, or wildfire hits, people often have very little time to ...

In response, the government has prioritized efforts to reduce plastic waste and encourage more sustainable practices across the state. While some shoppers commend the move as a step toward a cleaner ...

Is it still a status symbol if you can actually afford it? An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely sought-after leather handbag by luxury brand Hermès that can sell for ...