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Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

This craft is very simple, easy, quick and inexpensive to make. We are going to take advantage of this opportunity to recycle plastic containers and bottles and create a beautiful plastic basket or ...

FILE - Melissa Rivers appears ... “All our belongings are crammed into three tote bags, three large canvas bags, and several Macy’s plastic bags along with a CVS bag,” she said.

Turkiye announced an import ban on ethylene polymer plastic waste, commonly used in food packaging and containers such as bottles. It was repealed within days of implementation following pressure ...

China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its own rights ...

and also by using plastic milk cartons sliced horizontally to create flip-top mini greenhouses. We opted for sturdy, repurposed take-out and storage containers that stack and stow easily.

China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization ... In December alone, US seaports handled an equivalent of 451,000 40-foot containers of goods from China, up 14.5 percent year-on ...

Metal and plastic leaf rakes work well for spring ... As always, make sure to follow all solvent product directions on containers regarding the proper use and disposal of used rags, as incorrect ...