Microplastics are everywhere, including in some of your favorite foods and drinks. Check out these steps you can take to cut down on plastic particles. Taylor Leamey writes about all things ...

Health experts are urging caution regarding black plastic food containers due to the presence of toxic flame-retardant chemicals that can leach into food, potentially disrupting hormonal systems ...

World Cancer Day 2025: Chemicals found in black plastic are known to be endocrine disruptors A recent online debate has raised concerns about the safety of using plastic food delivery containers.

These plastics vary in size, shape, and color and include different synthetic materials and chemical additives,” Gavin said. How do microplastics make their way into our food? So where do ...

US President Donald Trump reversed a target set by his predecessor Joe Biden to eliminate plastic straws across government agencies by 2035 , rejecting claims that they are harmful to sharks. But ...

In the meantime? They suggest avoid using plastic takeout containers for hot food.

Are you damaging your heart by eating food that comes in plastic packaging? According to a team of Italian researchers, you very well could be. A recent study published in Scientific Reports claims ...

So which is worse for the environment – plastic or food waste? We enter the plastic paradox. According to anti-waste charity WRAP, increasing the shelf life of produce by just one day would save ...

And even if your grocery store doesn’t charge for plastic bags to transport all of your items, is it ok to reuse them? Are there safety considerations? Southern Living consulted with Sam Scoten, CEO ...

“Farmers are on the front lines of climate change,” said Jeff Stein, an associate attorney with the environmental nonprofit Earthjustice, who is representing the plaintiffs. “Purging climate change ...

A big part of the problem is that much of the waste is a dirty jumble of different plastics contaminated with food, inks and labels ... it could be a powerful example of a circular manufacturing ...