Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

We all know how pervasive microplastics are and — though the exact effects are still being studied — that they’re bad for us and the planet. It’s a topic that’s increasingly on everyone’s minds. There ...

Going plastic free starts with cloth bags and straws. Suddenly, you’re … making your own toothpaste? Credit...Adam Amengual for The New York Times Supported by By Steven Kurutz For Beth Terry, the ...

It’s all about reducing single-use plastics. By Steven Kurutz Drowning in plastic, but not sure how to set yourself free? Plastic purgers say you can drastically reduce, if not eliminate, your plastic ...