Learn how to create a functional DIY mini vacuum cleaner using everyday materials like a plastic bottle and a small DC motor.

Not only are these budget-friendly DIY feeders simple to make using recycled materials, but they're also suitable for visiting birds year-round, rain or shine.

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 ...

The first time most people found out about European Union (EU) rules requiring that caps remain attached to plastic bottles was probably when they tried – and failed – to twist one off as usual. The ...

A French bulldog has become an internet sensation in southern China after earning over 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) in five years by diligently collecting plastic bottles for its owner. It has captivated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. whitebalance.oatt / E+ via Getty Images Plastic bottles are the whack-a-moles of the real world. You recycle one and dozens more ...

A Powerade bottle from 2001 was found on Yaya, a Peruvian beach south of Lima. A Coca-Cola bottle from 2002 was found on Robinson Crusoe Island, a World Biosphere Reserve, in Chile. These were the ...

HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- ABC7's Tracy Butler first sat down with Kellie O'Brien of Hinsdale, more than a decade ago. "I'm not an architect, I'm not a teacher, in fact I wasn't even privileged enough to ...

A sweeping new ban on small plastic water bottles in Bali has triggered backlash from Indonesia’s beverage and plastics industries, even as environmental advocates hail it as a bold step towards ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. “Certain single-use plastic containers, such as ...

In today’s health-conscious world, the choice between glass and plastic bottles has become a hot topic. While plastic bottles are lightweight and convenient, glass bottles are often touted as the ...