Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've been diligent about cleaning your hands, your phone, your groceries, even your keys. But what about those handy reusable ...

Don't bring germs home with your groceries.

ST. LOUIS — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a simple task like grocery shopping has become stressful for many people. If you opt for reusable cloth or plastic bags, it’s more important than ever ...

Feeling stir crazy? TODAY lifestyle contributor Jill Martin is here to offer her top tips for productive projects (like cleaning out your closet or organizing your jewelry) while social distancing to ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Starting on Jan. 1, 2022, a plastic bag tax will be put into place across some cities and counties in Virginia, including Roanoke City. The tax will impose a five-cent tax on ...

Your everyday bag, whether it’s a sporty nylon backpack, classic canvas tote or sleek leather carryall, takes a beating while in use. Constantly handling it, setting it down on the ground and other ...

A team of public health students from the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences has found that we pack more than groceries in reusable bags. Gym clothes, lunch and laundry are just a few of the other ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Reusable bags can be serious germ factories, but they’re about to be an even bigger part of our daily lives thanks to New York’s upcoming plastic bag ban. The ban goes into effect March 1 and stores ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - Maybe you’ve never given it a second thought. But think about how often those reusable grocery bags get used. Now think about how often they get cleaned. And coronavirus on the bag isn ...