Microplastics are common in salmon, other iconic Pacific Northwest fish, seafood
Scientists in Oregon have now found microplastics – particles smaller than 5 millimeters from the degradation of plastic in ...
Microplastics found in the brains of mice within hours of consumption
A team of environmental biologists at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, working with one colleague from Duke University, and another from National University of Singapore, has ...
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This Color Plastic May Increase Cancer Risk Up to 300%, Finds New Study
Starting with one type of product can be a manageable place to start reducing chance of harm, suggests a team of ...
Doctors warn of cancer risks from black plastic food containers made from recycled e-waste
BENGALURU: Ordering food online has become a norm for many, especially professionals. But do you know that the black plastic containers used to pack the food pose severe long-term health risks?
Should you throw away your black plastic cooking utensils? Experts weigh in
If you've been active on TikTok in recent months, you've probably seen a buzzy video or two surrounding the black plastic cooking utensils controversy.
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Should you throw away your black plastic cooking utensils? Experts weigh in
If you've been active on TikTok in recent months, you've probably seen a buzzy video or two surrounding the black plastic cooking utensils controversy. A recent study suggested that black-colored ...
India Today25d
Do black plastic containers used in food deliveries cause cancer?
A viral video sparks debate on the safety of using black plastic Black plastic is used to make food delivery containers, spatuals and other cutleries Experts also suggest avoid the use of black ...
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Most U.S. schoolchildren toss their lunch trays every day. Here’s a better way.
and replaced its plastic utensils with metal sporks. It’s a small change, but it has cut its lunch waste 90 percent, from nine 50-gallon bags to one-third of a bag. The change stems from Rhode ...
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Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?
A black moon is a rare occurrence. The next Black Moon will occur on Aug. 23, 2025. This is considered a Black Moon under the definition of the third new moon in a season of four new moons.
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Study reveals dangerous flame retardants in black plastic kitchen utensils and toys
A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere raised concerns about food safety, warning that black plastic kitchen utensils may release harmful chemicals, including carcinogenic substances.
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How safe are black plastic spatulas? The risks in health warnings
In December, a bungled health warning over black plastic spatulas didn’t help faltering trust in science. First, researchers warned us to throw away the ubiquitous utensils because the recycling ...
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The Strategist’s Year in Review
From the cheapest best things we bought to the stuff we bought in bulk and the trends we catalogued (soft suitcases made a comeback, and everyone threw out their black plastic kitchen utensils ...