Brown bagging it sure beats the cafeteria line in terms of helping to make sure that your child has healthy and fresh lunch options. Unfortunately, brown paper bags, plastic wrap and juice boxes go ...

It’s an old concept made new: the sale of basic staples in bulk, consumer-provided packaging, with little or no impact on the environment. Walking into Robyn Miller’s Econic store at 213 Main St. in ...

Lots of folks are interested in storing their food (and baby food, and kid food) in things that are not plastic, such as silicone and glass. While plastic might be convenient, it isn’t the best choice ...

Faced with 3,000 cubic feet of daily Styrofoam waste following a shift to in-room food delivery, Kisco Senior Living has ditched disposable containers for reusable versions from G.E.T. Enterprises.

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Every year, billions of pounds of single-use plastics end up in landfills and some of these plastics can take centuries to decompose. But thanks to a new grant through DC's Department of Energy -- the ...

Yes! Your Eco Source in Belmont sells eco-friendly products such as refillable household cleaners and personal care soaps and ...