Person holding chopped cucumber and pulling back its plastic wrap. - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images In an era when everyone's trying to cut down on single-use plastic — from substituting plastic wrap ...

A friend to sandwiches, salads and dips, cucumbers are a versatile ingredient to have on hand for all sorts of dishes.

Many flowers are generous seed producers. Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and coneflowers are great choices. Let ...

If you have an empty gallon milk jug, just give it a little scrub with some soapy water, and you have yourself a free must-have garden tool.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development ...

In the scenic town of New Milford, a sprawling outdoor marketplace has become the Sunday morning mecca for bargain hunters, collectors, and curious browsers alike. The Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market ...

The Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market stretches across a vast expanse of Connecticut’s picturesque landscape, inviting visitors to embark on a Sunday tradition that converts casual browsers into dedicated ...

Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and deep into meat and vegetables. But if we take certain steps, we can eat less of them. You can ...

The organization behind B.C.'s recycling system wants residents to do more to keep plastics from going to landfills or ending up as litter — as only 45 per cent of plastic packaging used by residents ...

It’s slim, compact design makes it a must buy. When the snack craving hits, it needs to be satisfied. This Ikea snack container is not only cost effective, but it also has a multi-functional design.