Globally, we’re producing around 400 million metric tons of plastic each year. Nearly half of that is single-use: everything from cutlery and clamshell cases to plates and produce bags. Life is so ...

Since the 1950s, as plastic has become a go-to material for dishes, utensils, food storage containers and more, we've produced more than 8 billion tons of it around the world. There's just one problem ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

To help the environment by cutting down on non-compostable plastics, many people have begun saying no to plastic straws and are bringing reusable bags to the grocery store instead of accepting new ...