WASHINGTON— The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new federal food code supplemental guidance makes it easier for states to allow people to refill and reuse containers in restaurants, bulk grocery ...

And, these days it couldn't be easier to ditch single-use plastic — there are so many brands offering reusable alternatives that are more affordable and much better looking than plastic bags anyway.

Cons: We weren’t thrilled with the short ... They should also be dried in the dryer or air-dried. Plastic-lined reusable bags ...

They’re the most popular throwaway option in places with plastic-straw bans. 3. Silicone This material provides a popular soft alternative to metal reusable straws. One company has developed a ...

However, there are reusable options that can work just as well. In place of plastic bags and wrap, wax wrap is an eco-friendly alternative that can be used, washed and reused for about a year ...