Plastic food containers are invaluable for storing fresh produce, baked goods, and leftovers. But did you know you probably ...

Got a round plastic lid lying around in your kitchen? With a some burlap, skewers, and a glass bottle, you can turn it into ...

Countertop decor does not have to be expensive or store-bought. A simple DIY project turns a juice container destined for the ...

Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.

It all started in 2014 when Dave Hakkens, then a student at the Eindhoven Design Academy, released his design for a plastic recycling machine to the world for free. The aim was to make plastic ...

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