From carryout to leftover storage, the convenience of plastic food containers is undeniable. Considering how much plastic waste is created every year, it seems a shame to throw away containers that ...

Transform your garden into a breathtaking oasis with this brilliant DIY decor idea using leftover plastic containers! Unleash ...

Last year, garden centers in Virginia collected 4 tons of plastic garden containers, according to a report from Virginia Tech, which helped sponsor the first statewide plastic pot recycling program — ...

A person recycles plastic flower trays at a Meijer garden center. Photo courtesy of Meijer. (Meijer) If this year’s gardening has resulted in a collection of plastic flower pots and trays sitting in ...

How many times have you picked up an empty food container and tossed it in the recycling bin without a second thought? Since they seem like trash, it's what most people do. Yet, you could also ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Gardeners can now bring their plastic flowerpots and trays to any Meijer garden center for recycling. Meijer said customers are encouraged to drop off the plastic ...

Q: I have a gadget that separates the K-cup from its top and coffee easily. I compost the coffee and toss the top (mixed materials), but can I recycle the bottom? Is size a problem? — T.C. A: I’m ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...