Each year, UK households produce tons of plastic waste - around 2.5 million tons to be a bit more specific, according to Statista. One of the ways in which we can lower this number is to repurpose ...

You might get eco-guilt when you toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin. Will the material from the container really be used to make something new? The answer to that question is unclear.

If you're like most people, your recycling bin holds plenty of empty plastic bottles. But before you toss another bottle on the pile, consider this: You can use those 2-liter soda bottles, ...

To combat the cold, repurpose plastic containers to protect not only your garden but the environment. The process is simple, ...

All that trash piled into your recycling bin might actually be treasure. The hastily discarded laundry-detergent bottle, for instance? Cut the top off, and it makes a fine watering jug. You may ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems? — Regina Fujan, Lincoln, Neb. Most types of plastic bottles are safe to reuse at ...

DEAR READERS: Many of you have written asking if plastic water bottles are safe to reuse. With so many of us using them, it's a good time to revisit the issue. Heloise Central rechecked information ...

A mum has sparked a debate after sharing the unusual way she organises her pantry. Lakshmi revealed she recycles plastic juice bottles and water bottles and uses them as 'jars' in her cupboard, which ...