Which Simplehuman trash can is best? Everyone needs a trash can, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be an eyesore in the corner of the room. Simplehuman trash cans are known for their high-end, ...

Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

I have never paid attention to the specifics of the standard 13-gallon kitchen trash bags I pick up at Safeway or Costco. I just choose a box of plain white bags with drawstring closures. But over the ...