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A black bear had to undergo a procedure after roaming around Michigan for two years with a plastic lid stuck around its neck.

Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.

A black bear had a plastic lid around its neck for at least two years. MIchigan Department of Natural Resources biologists recently cut it off.

Selling the lids without the catchers, Henning said, "is ridiculous." In the meantime, he urged homeowners with plastic septic covers to install kid catchers or other safety devices.

One of the easiest ways to locate a septic tank is to simply go for a walk around your house. Septic tanks can commonly be ...

In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice on costs, maintenance, and more.

Paula's Retired Recyclers collects plastic lids and helps schools, churches and other organizations get benches made from the lids, many of which are designated as memorials to a departed loved ...

Discover the fascinating process of making septic tanks from waste plastic in a cutting-edge factory. By repurposing vinyl and other materials, these septic tanks are produced with sustainability ...

Risers with exposed lids should be kept in good shape with the screws tightened. Septic tank owners can have a plastic net installed if a lid is not on the tank.

Risers with exposed lids should be kept in good shape with the screws tightened. Septic tank owners can have a plastic net installed if a lid is not on the tank.

The new plastic bottle lids are driving us mad for a good reason Drinking from a bottle seems to have suddenly become a struggle, thanks to caps that remain attached. But this annoying development ...