Welcome to Plastic-Free Kitchen Week on the Strategist, where we’ve been obsessively researching and testing plastic alternatives — for everything from appliances to cleaning supplies to cookware. For ...

Packaging designer Ryan Gaither believes in the power of cardboard. He's laid down a massive sheet of it – as big as a king-size bed – at the Swedish-owned BillerudKorsnäs design lab in Portland. He ...

Of all the things I’ve bought for my apartment, I never predicted wanting a paper shredder — nor how much I’ve come to rely on it. Throwing away mail can make me feel vulnerable. From bills, old pay ...