Shoppers will no longer be charged for single-use plastic and paper bags at most commissaries worldwide, the Defense Commissary Agency said Wednesday. The policy, which began April 6, has been ...

Military commissaries stopped charging customers for single-use paper or plastic bags Wednesday, reversing a policy implemented just one month ago. In a short statement, the Defense Commissary Agency ...

Californians have a woeful record on recycling. But every effort can help. This one from LA Metro, repurposes old uniforms ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They’re impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Melanie Pinola and Wirecutter Staff It turns out, I’ve been recycling all ...

Bacterial contamination of blood for transfusions poses a serious risk to patients, particularly in resource-limited settings. 1 Blood centers in high-income nations use heat-sealed tubing to close ...

Here's the thing that nobody talks about when they hand you a trendy tote at the checkout. Those bags everyone's carrying around as badges of environmental honor? They might not be the eco-victory ...

Not all travel backpacks are worth your money. After testing some of the most popular personal item bags, this breakdown reveals which ones deliver real value, which ones fall short, and what features ...

The best Mother's Day gifts are thoughtful, practical, and and will get used every day. For the sporty-yet-stylish mom, a Lululemon belt bag makes the perfect everyday accessory. If she's a top chef, ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...