It wasn’t intended to indicate plastics’ recyclability. But consumers misinterpreted it, and the industry encouraged them. This is an excerpt from Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic.

When the children at Cave Spring Elementary School finish their lunches, they raise their hands and ask if they may wash out their plastic milk bottles. After the answer -- an inevitable "yes" -- they ...

Transform your garden and make a positive environmental impact by upcycling plastic milk bottles to grow your own fruit and vegetables at home. In this informative video, we guide you step by step on ...

Most people toss their empty plastic milk containers in the recycling bin and that’s it. They know their refuse is recycled, but into what, who knows? But companies throughout Ventura County, such as ...

It's not your imagination: Beverage containers for milk, soda and water have gotten harder to open in recent years because their plastic screw top caps have been shortened to save plastic. It's a ...