Toxic Black Plastic In MD Kitchen Tools, Toys, Researchers Warn
Black kitchen utensils, food containers and toys are often made using plastics recovered from e-waste. Researchers say that's ...
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Scientists use sunlight to convert stubborn plastic waste into reusable material
Instead of external compounds, the researchers used carbon black, already embedded in black polystyrene, as the ...
Talks on a Plastics Treaty Have Begun. Here's How to Stop Plastic Waste
With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic ...
Plastic food packaging has become composters’ greatest challenge
Along with orange peels and eggshells, people are tossing cling wrap, foam trays and other plastic food packaging into their ...
Your black plastic spatula could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do
But researchers are now saying products made from recycled black plastic contain even more toxic components ... If you get ...
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Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics
These recycled plastics may contain chemicals that ... Additionally, Beyond Plastics recommends not microwaving food that’s ...
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New report says ’tis the season to cut down on plastic
VPIRG is urging shoppers to avoid toxic plastic packaging products this holiday season. The agency reports that household ...
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Using sunlight to recycle black plastics
Not all plastics are equal — some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black ...
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Simpler Recycling revision mandates separate collection of paper and card
Defra publishes new guidance with TEEP clause likely to maintain status quo for commingled collection of dry recyclables ...