A reader asked Public Investigator to find out if Kroger — operator of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market — was ditching plastic ...

To prevent foodborne illness, wash and reuse bags used to cook fruits or vegetables — but toss any that have held raw animal ...

Scientists innovate with advanced catalysts and membranes to transform plastic waste into useful products and improve drinking water supply.

You might think that "pre­washed" and "triple-washed" salad greens sold in plastic clamshells or bags are squeaky clean. But ...

Ditch the plastic bags for good and switch to reusable shopping bags. Find out how to reduce plastic waste with this ...

Blakespear’s law takes effect in 2026, to give grocers time to use up their existing inventory of plastic bags. It bans single-use plastic bags, except for those used for unwrapped food, such as ...

Some cities are requiring residents to put food waste in plastic bags. We follow the food waste journey to understand why.

You can grow indoor vegetables from seed or transplant compact garden plants into pots to bring indoors for overwintering. But if you want your indoor garden to be a success, choose vegetable plants ...

Despite being the first country to ban plastic bags, Bangladesh failed to enforce it due to lax enforcement, poor public awareness, and a lack of viable alternatives. Will it work this time?

Somalia took the ambitious step of banning single-use plastic bags this year, but in a country with many economic challenges, ...

Fairfax County's plastic bag tax is proving to be an effective tool in reducing plastic bag usage, according to data recently released by the county.

The FDA has issued a slew of recalls in the last three weeks, with many products containing cucumbers and other vegetables ...