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Peninsula Precious Plastics and its associates save plastics from being tossed into landfills and instead remake them into ...

If you buy clothes online, you might just throw out the packaging they come in. But what if you could turn that plastic into something that's functional and fashionable? That's exactly what this ...

Suncatchers can be a beautiful and fun way to decorate your window, whether they are small faceted crystals or large intricate stained glass panes that catch the light. While you can easily buy a ...

DEAR HELOISE: Two of your letters in a recent column addressed recycling plastic. Please consider reusing it as well. Small cup-sized plastic containers (such as yogurt containers) can be tub or pool ...

Fruit is an essential part of many diets, and is such a versatile ingredient. Plump, juicy strawberries can be eaten all on their own or diced and mixed into yogurt bowls. Blueberries pair well in ...

The industry understands the criticisms, said Silke Einschuetz, senior consultant for recycling and sustainability at AMI, but the conundrum is that plastic has become the fabric of society. People’s ...