Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded ...

Most people think that plastic items such as water bottles, plates, cups, glasses, dishes, bowls and containers used in homes, restaurants, events and schools would be responsible for the majority of ...

So many brands are creating lines of clothes made from recycled plastic water bottles. How sustainable are they really? If it feels like this phenomenon burst out of nowhere, that’s because it’s grown ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Concerns over global warming have many people doing their part to help the environment. Now the environmentally conscious can go green in the clothes they wear. Repreve, a company ...

Trend alert: Recycled plastic is now in style. Over the last few years, fashion brands—particularly in the direct-to-consumer space—began rolling out products made from discarded plastic. In 2016, the ...

Microplastics were found in every sample tested from 40 lakes, rivers and streams across Minnesota, according to a report ...