You probably think about what and how much you throw away – but do you ever stop to think about what you throw it into? If ...

Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you’re a dog owner, that little plastic dog waste bag is probably your second best friend. However, most of those small bags that are marketed as “eco-friendly” or ...

Unfortunately, new research from the University of Plymouth found that after three years in the dirt or water, so-called “biodegradable” bags were still in relatively good shape. Many were still ...

Are those green bags that claim to be compostable really better for the environment? We’ve got the scoop. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer ...

Picture this: one thousand football fields lined up in a row, each one filled with dog poop one foot deep. It’s not a pleasant thought, but that’s how much waste our canine pets create each year in ...