Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.

You know those plastic clamshell containers that all kinds of fruits are sold in? Instead of tossing them out, try these ...

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 ...

Gardeners are the great tenders of earth, so it's really no surprise to find that many of them are reusing plastic containers as a tool to protect their garden from the cold. Reusing plastic is a ...

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 ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

Editor’s note: This is second in a series of informational articles about recycling in Hancock County. Last week featured a how-to guide and resources for drop-off or curbside recycling. Today, Dede ...