You might get eco-guilt when you toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin. Will the material from the container really be used to make something new? The answer to that question is unclear.

With a few simple modifications, an empty laundry detergent bottle can become a gardener's best friend thanks to its dimensions and handy storage capacity.

Man holding plastic water bottle - Eyeem Mobile Gmbh/Getty Images Plastic water bottles come in handy for quenching your thirst during an outing, but after you've enjoyed the last drop, what do you do ...

Many people refill old plastic bottles because it feels easy, cheap, and harmless. The habit looks safe on the surface, but everyday wear changes these bottles in ways the eye can’t catch. Tiny cracks ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems? — Regina Fujan, Lincoln, Neb. Most types of plastic bottles are safe to reuse at ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: I have heard that harmful changes can occur in water bottle plastic during heating in a microwave. While I don't microwave these bottles, I have been opting to reuse them after washing ...

JP Nagar residents have launched a Smart Refill Station to combat plastic pollution by encouraging the reuse of household ...

A thriving business in Nigeria is selling soft drinks from plastic water bottles that have been thrown away. Are they safe? A significant issue with reusing water bottles is chemical leaching, which ...