Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

The Treehugger editorial team is a diverse group of experts—with advanced degrees, professional experience, published books, and more—whose expertise spans every corner of the sustainability space. In ...

You probably think about what and how much you throw away – but do you ever stop to think about what you throw it into? If you’re using a garbage bag made of cheap plastics, you might be unknowingly ...

Anthony Rotunno, a senior editor, developed his eye for detail at Vanity Fair, honed it as editor-in-chief of the Brooklyn Paper, and now uses it to find home décor and lo-fi tech. I have tried to ...

Learn about the benefits of compostable bags vs plastic bags and discover the best types of compostable bags to use for trash ...

Are expensive trash bags worth all that money? Consumer Reports tested various brands to see which ones held up when filled to the max. Testers looked at unscented 13-gallon trash bags from nine ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It’s a dirty job, but we all have to do it—take out the trash. The last thing you want is a wimpy bag that splits open, spilling garbage everywhere. But garbage bags are expensive–Does ...

Starting this week, Glad Products Company is shelling out between $30 million and $40 million in media spend to motivate consumers to choose its new eco-friendlier kitchen trash bag—which is priced ...