The American Academy of Pediatrics says the best way to minimize exposure to harmful food additives and packaging chemicals is to stay away from plastic.

Yes, you have to pick your battles. But most of our battles are interconnected.

Plastic glitter is bad for the planet, but you can make it better.

It's not sexy. But it works.

"Reverse vending machines" could boost recycling rates.

It turns out that plastic bag taxes work. Really, really well.

It's going to be a long journey, but Boylan Slat's clean up effort is about to get going.

In recycled boats, no less.

If helping the environment isn't a good enough reason for you, then consider your health.

Ladies and gentlemen, we've finally reached peak TreeHugger.

And what Disney does, little kids want to emulate! This could be big.

Making vinyl and other plastics releases dangerous pollutants. Do they belong in green buildings?

This background info about the new corporate fashion favorite might rub you the wrong way.

The largest hotel chain in the world joins the move against straws.

Finally, I no longer feel like I'm nagging.

Nevertheless, they persist...

Plastic is often thought of as an ocean contaminant, but it's in our freshwater lakes, too.

Filling the blue bin no longer does much good for the planet.