Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ditch the plastic water bottles — and six other ways to reduce your plastic consumption. (Getty Creative) There’s no way to stop ...

Plastic-free swaps for the home At home, plastic sneaks into nearly every room and routine, but this is also where the easiest and most effective changes can happen. In the kitchen, one of the biggest ...

An increasing volume of research demonstrates that microplastics pose serious health risks, and one common source of exposure is home kitchens. By swapping out some simple kitchen tools and materials, ...

It’s time for your next Simple Swap! In January, we set a goal of swapping disposable water bottles for reusable ones. This month, our Simple Swap takes us to the grocery store. Many shoppers in the ...

Dear Eartha, My New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to use less plastic at home, but it seems really overwhelming. How can I get started without stressing myself out? What a wonderful resolution. The ...

The climate crisis isn't on hold just because we're otherwise engaged. Here's how to swap a few products to make your life a little but more plastic-free. Our editors independently select these ...

These smart household swaps that reduce waste, save money, and make everyday routines more eco-friendly without adding extra ...

A study revealed that 7 grams of microplastics—the weight of a spoon—could be floating in our brains. This alarming fact sparked a personal journey for Local 4's Pamela Osborne to reduce plastic ...

Plastic is everywhere, but it's not great for your health or the planet. NPR's Claire Murashima cut out single-use plastics for a week. Here are her tips if you're looking to do the same. 1. Look for ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Eniko Olah the co-owner of Sans Market, a low waste lifestyle store dedicated to helping you live a life without single-use plastic, excessive packaging, and nasty toxins, joined Gayle ...