Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've been diligent about cleaning your hands, your phone, your groceries, even your keys. But what about those handy reusable ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Reusable shopping bags are a win for the environment, helping you cut down on plastic waste every time you hit the store. And with an increasing number of cities and states banning single-use plastic ...