Plastic bins are extremely sturdy, which provides added protection for your valuables. Unlike cardboard boxes, you typically rent plastic bins, which may make them a more expensive choice. However, ...

For many, the biggest decision to make at the grocery story is the very last one — do you want your food packed in paper bags or plastic bags? The stores clearly would rather you go with plastic bags.

Packaging designer Ryan Gaither believes in the power of cardboard. He's laid down a massive sheet of it – as big as a king-size bed – at the Swedish-owned BillerudKorsnäs design lab in Portland. He ...