— -- There's been an ongoing debate about whether paper or plastic is the better choice for the environment. Here's a look at plastic bag use and factors to consider when making the decision.

If plants can absorb nanoplastics through their roots, scientists worry what these plastic coverings may be doing to our food supply. Photo: Yann Schreiber (Getty) Nothing seems safe from the grips of ...

State lawmakers have passed a law that they say will forever end the choice of "paper or plastic" in checkout lanes. Here, a conveyor belt carries mixed plastic at a recycling plant in Vernon. (Reed ...

For many, the biggest decision to make at the grocery story is the very last one — do you want your food packed in paper bags or plastic bags? The stores clearly would rather you go with plastic bags.

Paper or plastic — we all know the question. It conjures images of conveyor belts, sounds of beeps as items are scanned and maybe even smells of fresh mint as you wait in line near the packs of gum.

A new report from Netherlands-based Rabobank highlights the trend of replacing plastic packaging with paper, reports on marine pollution and forever chemicals in packaging, and provides an update on ...

More than 3.4 billion gift cards were sold in the United States in 2021. As the holidays approach, experts estimate that roughly 60% of consumers plan on purchasing gift cards this December, making it ...

Packaging designer Ryan Gaither believes in the power of cardboard. He's laid down a massive sheet of it – as big as a king-size bed – at the Swedish-owned BillerudKorsnäs design lab in Portland. He ...

Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — The decision by New York State to ban single-use plastic bags from retail stores makes it a good time ...

We all want to reduce our carbon footprint and become better stewards of the earth. But for something that seems as simple and straightforward as recycling, there can be a lot of complications. And ...