plastic clip-covered octopus that’s ideal for hang-drying delicates. I also tested two of my top picks — the Honey-Can-Do Gullwing rack and the Polder Compact Accordion rack — in my own home.

It was a harder decision to make than I expected. Should I buy a rack or a mat? Should it be made of stainless steel, plastic, silicone, or fabric?

Dish racks might not make an appearance in photo ops of recently renovated kitchens, but they are a common tool in many homes ...

Most racks are made from either wood, metal, or plastic. Wood is a popular choice for its natural look and durability. Metal racks are also durable and can hold heavier rods, but they may not be ...

You can find cheap plastic models on any high street ... If you’re looking for a drying rack that makes use of every inch of space, set your sights on this foldable dish drying rack. The design sits ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

You see photos of plastic pollution in the ocean, but it can be hard to connect that to the plastic you're buying and using every day. Here are three ways the plastic you throw away can end up in the ...

Much of the plastic that does not end up in landfill or go through other waste management pathways (such as recycling or incineration) is thought to end up in the ocean. Between 4.8 and 12.7 million ...

Plastic is all around us. Most of us use it every day. It’s a really useful material that has transformed all our lives, but unfortunately our used plastic is getting into the ocean. It can end ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

By Hiroko Tabuchi Scientists have found plastic pollution almost everywhere they have looked. In clouds. On Mount Everest. In Arctic snow. Now, for the first time, tiny plastic particles have been ...