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5 Plastic Products To Avoid In Your Garden – And How You Can Embrace Plastic Reduction
The less plastic we use, the healthier our planet will be. Here are some big plastic gardening products to avoid, plus some ...
Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic chemicals, researchers say
A study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics, are being reused in ...
From plastic cutting boards to nonstick pans, these 5 kitchen staples have been linked to potential health hazards
Research published last year in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that using a plastic cutting board can ...
Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants
Black plastics from electronic devices may be leaching toxic flame retardants into our food and homes, a new study has found.
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Finding top-quality alternatives to foam and single-use plastic packaging for off-premise orders
As many restaurants make the switch to environmentally friendly packaging options, it’s important to find a high quality ...
It Might Be Time to Toss Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils, per New Study
Flame retardants used in electronics are making it into products like kitchen utensils and to-go containers when recycled.
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Yep, you’re probably breathing in plastic chemicals, study finds
A study out of UC Riverside shows Southern Californians are being continuously exposed to toxic chemicals known as ...
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Black Plastic Cookware and Takeout Containers May Contain Toxic Chemicals
Chemicals in these products have been linked to cancer and hormone-related problems. People can reduce health risks by avoiding goods made of black plastic. New research suggests that some ...
A New Study Found Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants on Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils and Food Containers
You may want to check your kitchen utensil drawer and reconsider using that black plastic spatula. Because according to a new ...
Plastic producers face fines for not using enough recycled material in their products
The 35 companies identified were fined a combination of over $400,000 because the law required them to use between 10% and 15 ...
Your black plastic kitchen items may contain toxic chemicals, experts warn
Recent research has revealed alarming levels of toxic flame retardants in black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, raising ...
Can You Trust Companies That Say Their Plastic Products Are Recyclable?
Currently, the Green Guides state that marketers should qualify claims that products are recyclable when recycling facilities ...