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I have been drawn to the oceans since a young age, fascinated by what lies below the beautiful blue surface with clues brought to us from another world by the sampling of rich biodiversity that graces ...

Plastic-free products found in by participants in the plastic-free week include, from left, compostable trash bags, anti-perspirant in a recyclable can, detergent sheets and powered detergent, a ...

Even if you bring home as few bags as possible — using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands — soft plastics sill accumulate. I certainly have a collection with one flimsy ...