Every one of us creates huge amounts of plastic waste. Whether from soda bottles, water bottles, or milk jugs, plastic ...

A person's hand holds a green plastic drink bottle over a trash can lined with a blue bag. - Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images Using reusable water bottles at the tap, and fizzing up sparkling water and soda ...

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.

It might be tempting to reuse plastic bottles, but this practice hides a world of health dangers. Microfractures can shelter unwanted bacteria, exposure to heat can release harmful chemicals, and worn ...