Microplastics Black food containers contain microplastics and brominated flame retardants, which can break down when hot food is added. It can cause hormone imbalances.

As we constantly consume doomsday media about microplastics, carcinogens, BPA, and other forever chemicals, the plastic in our lives becomes a scary concept. Scarier yet, is when we encounter them in ...

A hidden two-letter code stamped on plastic food containers reveals just how toxic it may be. Consumers are advised to check for labels marked PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), plastics ...

In April, both Woolworths and Coles had promotions on plastic storage containers which sent Aussie shoppers in a frenzy. At the time, members of Markdown Addicts Australia said stores were selling out ...

How it's helping By reusing plastic food containers rather than throwing them away, we can reduce the amount of plastic and, in turn, microplastics that end up in the environment. The original poster ...

The pilot project showed strong uptake and impact between April and June this year, with Gcwalisa ’s four outlets in Alexandra having recorded impressive results, including more than 2 400 ...

If you order takeout in Delaware, your order may look a little bit different — and a lot more eco-friendly. The state has banned all food establishments from packaging ready-to-consume food and drinks ...

Plastic plant packaging. The plastic items must be PET, HDPE or polypropylene. Which are labeled as #1, #2 or #5 on the recycling triangle included on recyclable plastics.