A global survey of microplastics in oceans reveals that tiny particles of plastic are prevalent throughout the water column, ...

In order to prevent dusting, scuffing, scratching, or other damage that may occur during shipping or on shelves, the company has developed a pulp paper alternative to thin plastic bags that serves ...

Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back ...

That’s the biggest takeaway from our quest to find the best food storage containers. We tested a dozen pieces from glass and plastic sets to find lids that wouldn’t leak, plastic that wouldn ...

Let's just agree: We all have that one kitchen cupboard that is overflowing with plastic containers. Some are self-consciously bought, some are gifted, and some are used from takeout food. From ...

What follows are general rules and guidelines on which takeout containers can and can't be recycled and how best to recycle them. Plastic clamshell containers: Clear plastic takeout containers ...

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When water comes into contact with a plastic container, it beads up. By contrast, ceramic, glass, and metal are hydrophilic — instead of beading up, water will form a thin layer on top. Back to the ...

A 2019 report titled “Plastic & Health: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet” by the Center for International Environmental Law looked comprehensively at health implications with the ...

If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging ... of water spreading out into a thin layer that can easily ...

Microplastics are constantly coming off of everyday items like containers and cups, including products we don’t always think of as plastic, according to Victoria Fulfer, a postdoctoral fellow at ...

In my experience? It’s typically a thin plastic board with so many knife marks that the material is flaking off in sheets. One of these mini Material boards will fit easily into your luggage and ...