Instead of throwing out old plastic toys, you can use them in a DIY to create a chic-looking lamp that'll be a definite ...

Kids, however, don’t write their wish lists based on those guides. Some 90% of toys are made from plastic, according to an oft-cited 2011 estimate from a European plastics trade publication.

As birthdays approach, rethink the goodie bags. A few days after the party, those plastic yo-yos and other throwaway toys start to look like junk. Work with your kids to choose Earth-friendly, non ...

Easy ways families can use less plastic in the new year You and your kids can make a difference in the fight against global plastic pollution. And it can be fun.