The Spruce on MSN

Thrift Stores Are Actually Throwing Away These 7 Common Donations—What to Do With Them Instead

Key Points Thrift stores reject items like used makeup and skincare for hygiene reasons.They toss out potential safety issues, like child car seats and strollers that may not be up to code.Items like ...

Best Reusable Grocery Bags Shoppers Swear By—From $1

Whether you’re looking to reduce waste, do your part in caring for the environment or live in a state in which single-use ...

DIYer shares photo of clever creation made from old grocery bag: 'That's pretty sweet'

A creative and resourceful Redditor turned a grocery bag into a stylish book cover. The clever DIY project is saving them ...
WCIA Champaign on MSN

How to Make a Wreath Using Plastic Grocery Bags

Ruta Rauber teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make DIY wreaths made out of plastic bags Learn how to turn ...
KSL

A magical alchemy that turns plastic grocery bags into warmth

PLEASANT GROVE — Question: What do you get when you pull out that wad of plastic bags you've collected from the grocery store over the past who knows how many months and drop them off to Krysti Wright ...
The New York Times

What Shopping Bags Should I Use?

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more ...
Cleveland.com

Giant Eagle is changing its grocery bags ... again

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Giant Eagle is switching back to plastic bags, but with a twist. The Pittsburgh-based grocery chain is replacing its fabric reusable bags with an option that’s more sustainable than ...