Using plastic food containers may be a cost-effective option for storing leftovers, but it also has some dangerous drawbacks.

With 30 million tons of plastic in our landfills, it’s worth spending a bit of time to brainstorm ways to get creative with plastic.

Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin.

Plastic clamshell containers: Clear plastic takeout containers with a recycling symbol can be recycled. If it's a plastic container labeled No. 1 or No. 2, you can recycle it and should whenever ...

Some Long Island nurseries and big-box stores are offering an eco-friendly solution. They are offering to recycle the containers, keeping them out of landfills and repurposing them for other uses.

No. 3 Plastic: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic is one of the most dangerous and least recyclable plastics. But it’s cheap, which means it’s found in plenty of packaging and products.

This week, we are discussing what to do with batteries, plastic bags, and makeup containers. We’ll also discuss how to keep them out of a landfill even if your local recycling program can’t ...

Reusing your cosmetics containers depends on what you’re trying to recycle. Items like empty aerosol cans, metal containers and some plastic bottles may be accepted through your local program.