Trash bins on the street can be a smelly eyesore, but for some thieves they emit the sweet aroma of money. The LA County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a rise in the theft of plastic trash bins.

New legislation is looking to dramatically reduce the amount of plastic in shipments and on store shelves in New York State. As a new law regarding bins with lids is set to begin in the city.

What are some ways cities, manufacturers, and individuals can reduce the huge amount of plastic that encloses many of our food and consumer products? In our home, with assiduous separation of all ...

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Stephen Reon Francisco's Eco-bin lets you reuse excess grocery bags as trash and recycling bags.

Most grocery stores, including Kroger and Publix, have recycle bins for plastic grocery bags and other plastic bags. There are numerous drop-off sites for glass recycling.

Rodents have apparently gnawed clear through the dense plastic of the Big Apple ‘s supposedly “rat proof” new trash bins — but the city said the results show the containers are largely ...

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Mayor Eric Adams on Monday unveiled the city's first official individual trash container that will soon be required for all small residential buildings, including brownstones.

So, what should you know about New Jersey’s single-use plastic bag ban? And what are some tips to consider as bags typically re-used for small trash bins go to the wayside?