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GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s a dirty job, but we all have to do it—take out the trash. The last thing you want is a wimpy bag that splits open, spilling garbage everywhere. But garbage bags are ...

You probably think about what and how much you throw away – but do you ever stop to think about what you throw it into? If ...

Q: What’s the best type of bag to use for non-recyclable trash? We have been using the single-use plastic bags from supermarkets and stores, but now those bags are being discontinued in many ...

It’s a dirty job, but we all have to do it—take out the trash. The last thing you want is a wimpy bag that splits open, spilling garbage everywhere. But garbage bags are expensive. Does spending more ...

Editor's note: This is an excerpt of Planet Money's newsletter. You can sign up here. It was only about 40 years ago that plastic bags became standard at U.S. grocery stores. This also made them ...

It seems when you ask Donald Trump’s supporters what kind of statement they’re trying to make by wearing garbage bags, you get a dumpster fire of conflicting answers. On Sunday, The Good Liars — a ...

Don’t trash this life hack. One woman was stunned to find a trick to lining her garbage bin with a trash bag. “I was today-years-old when I found out garbage bags come inside out in the box,” creator ...

Regardless, there are many grey areas when it comes to what can actually go in the trash. Not only do certain items add to ...

Editor's note: This is an excerpt of Planet Money's newsletter. You can sign up here. It was only about 40 years ago that plastic bags became standard at U.S. grocery stores. This also made them ...