St. Paul’s Como Park Zoo announced some unhappy news Thursday morning that triggered a social media outpouring of ...

The last of the souvenir vending machines in the state and their distinctive warm plastic smell will disappear in early ...

The Mold-A-Rama machines have cranked out plastic sea lions, gorillas, lions and polar bears as souvenirs for generations.

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A community project run by volunteers to look after the beach at Sutton on Sea has won a prestigious accolade.

For newcomers to Florida, Sunshine Thrift offers an affordable way to outfit a new home without breaking the bank. College ...

Imagine a place where shopping feels like a treasure hunt, complete with the adrenaline rush of discovery but without the need for a metal detector or diving equipment. The Goodwill Outlet in New ...

Floating ocean plastics can take more than 100 years to disappear, breaking into tiny fragments that slowly sink to the seafloor.

The science is unsettled, but researchers say there is cause for concern. Tiny plastic particles like these—called microplastics—are added to some exfoliating skincare gels and can get into the ...

GH picks the best kids books of 2025, including board books, picture books, graphic novels, and more nominated by librarians and tested with children.

The St. Paul zoo’s four Mold-A-Rama machines, which make colorful plastic toys in the shape of a gorilla, sea lion, polar ...