We use a massive five trillion plastic bags every year, and they’re in the top five of all plastic products found in the natural environment. However, paper doesn’t fare any better, with many studies ...

As the world searches for ways to reduce the use of plastics such as single-use plastic bags, a novel study demonstrates a process to make paper bags stronger -- especially when they get wet -- to ...

In most grocery stores, all of the fresh produce is either pre-wrapped in plastic film or it gets placed in plastic bags – both of which are often discarded by consumers. A new bioactive paper bag, ...

Mondi has partnered with Evonik to introduce a recyclable, ready-made paper bag for storing chemical powders. The packaging is designed to reduce the environmental impact of transporting fumed silica.

As Christmas Day comes to a close, so many of our homes will be filled with piles and piles of holiday wrapping scraps. We’ll tell you how to properly dispose of all this waste — what can be recycled ...

A laser reshapes paper at the molecular level, creating bonds strong enough to hold 20 kg—without a drop of glue.

Since they're paper, Amazon Fresh paper bags are recyclable through most curbside recycling programs. Paper envelopes, including the insulation inside, are recyclable in most curbside recycling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to eco-friendly gift wrapping, kraft paper—either brown or white—is your best bet. It’s also fairly easy to identify ...

United Kingdom-based polymers firm says its bags coated with Hydropol material can be repulped at paper mills or composted. Aquapak says the new snack bags have been certified as recyclable in ...