Prevent a mess of plastic bags under the sink by using these expert organizing hacks. Getty Images / SDI Productions Plastic grocery bags are no friend to the environment, but they're hard to avoid ...

Food safety experts weigh in on whether you not you can reuse your plastic resealable bags. Lori Lee Miller / Getty Images Whether you use them for packing snacks or storing leftovers, plastic freezer ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

The battle against the single-use plastic bag may not be won but it’s definitely under way. But this environmental success story of sorts masks another problem. Many of us are drowning in reusable ...

I’m always looking for ways to pad boxes with trash. I do this for two reasons: I refuse to spend the money to buy fresh boxes and new packing material, and I believe in sustainability, so I try to ...

It’s greener and cheaper to reuse, but not necessarily safer. When using plastic bags to store food there are certain instances in which you can reuse them, such as when they are being utilized to ...

People are often looking for ways to stop using single-use plastics in an effort to help the environment, which sometimes makes people wary of using zip-top bags. Contrary to popular belief, these ...

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Since plastic bags from the grocery store ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Almost every homeowner has a bag collection -- one plastic bag, usually in a kitchen cabinet or near the garbage, that’s filled with dozens of other plastic bags. People save ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Stores must allow shoppers to bring in their old, saved plastic bags for use at checkout after the state’s plastic bag ban goes into effect. The question of whether that would be ...

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely, and not ...