Not sure what to do with all those empty water bottles lying around? Before you throw them out, consider giving them a second ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're like most people, your recycling bin holds plenty of empty plastic bottles. But before you toss another bottle on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you regularly use plastic bottles for drinking water, juices, or soft drinks, it may be time to stop. New research published in RSC Publishing has raised serious concerns about the health risks ...

Many Germantown residents may find themselves with an excess of plastic water bottles after the city's water was deemed unsafe for more than a week. While the city of Germantown does recycle most ...

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DEAR READERS: Many of you have written asking if plastic water bottles are safe to reuse. With so many of us using them, it’s a good time to revisit the issue. Heloise Central rechecked information ...

For decades we've been told to "reduce, recycle and reuse" to help the environment. But some experts say when it comes to plastic, we might want to hold off reusing plastic food packaging. It's become ...