If you buy a bottle of Coke or Fanta in Brazil, it might come in a “universal bottle.” Ideally you’d take that reusable plastic bottle, designed to be used by multiple Coca-Cola brands, and return it ...

As more consumers try to cut down on plastic waste, both start-ups and big brands like Clorox are hoping to usher in a new age of refillable cleaners. Credit...Photo Illustration by Tonje Thilesen for ...