After draining a water bottle, it might be tempting to fill it back up from the tap without a second thought. But can you really reuse plastic water bottles?Plastic bottles don't seem to be going ...

Every one of us creates huge amounts of plastic waste. Whether from soda bottles, water bottles, or milk jugs, plastic bottles account for a huge amount of household waste. However, you needn't ...

If you’re a fragrance lover, we are sure you have plenty of empty perfume bottles in your vanity drawer. Be it a cheap or luxurious perfume, before you throw away the empty bottles, try these tips to ...

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.

Even if you're not a big drinker, wine bottles can stack up fast. You can certainly recycle them, but they're such a great shape and heft that it almost seems a pity to just get rid of them with the ...

SAN DIEGO — In this week's Protecting Paradise, News 8 wants to encourage the idea of reusing bottles and what better place than a store called "EarthWell Refill" in Kensington. That's where you can ...

Outside a Savannah, Georgia, apartment building on a recent evening, next to a food truck serving up po’boys, is a small box truck emblazoned with green leaves. Inside are wooden shelves of reusable ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: I have heard that harmful changes can occur in water bottle plastic during heating in a microwave. While I don't microwave these bottles, I have been opting to reuse them after washing ...

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 ...

If you ever felt like smoothing your hand along the curvy lines of a Provençal rosé bottle, you aren't alone. The often fanciful shape — a corset, or a bowling "skittle" as some are dubbed, or any ...

ENVIRONMENTALISM is hot in the wine business. While winemakers have always had a green streak, it’s increasingly common to hear them stress their commitment to sustainable agriculture and biodynamic ...