Reusing plastic bottles can pose health risks due to bacterial growth and chemical leaching. Discover safe alternatives and tips for minimizing environmental impact.

You might get eco-guilt when you toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin. Will the material from the container really be used to make something new? The answer to that question is unclear.

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

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 ...

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 ...

All that trash piled into your recycling bin might actually be treasure. The hastily discarded laundry-detergent bottle, for instance? Cut the top off, and it makes a fine watering jug. You may ...

“I often reuse plastic bottles to store drinking water or household condiments. People say this habit could be risky. Is that true?” (Han, 30, HCMC) Reusing PET plastic bottles for water, fish sauce, ...

A mum has sparked a debate after sharing the unusual way she organises her pantry. Lakshmi revealed she recycles plastic juice bottles and water bottles and uses them as 'jars' in her cupboard, which ...

The world is full of questions we all want answers to but are either too embarrassed, time-crunched or intimidated to actually ask. In the spirit of that shared experience, we've embarked on a journey ...