Tag: plastic
The Final Verdict on Non-Toxic Food Containers
Plastics are affordable, lightweight and damage-resistant, so they are the easiest choice for food storage and lunch containers. But are they safe?
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Are Your Tampons Toxic?
It’s a squeamish topic, but an important one to every woman out there. If you have a uterus, you've had a period, and if...
If Seabirds Could Talk: “How Would You Like to Eat Plastic...
Who wants to eat plastic? Certainly not us! Not only is the stuff indigestible, it can be highly toxic, with BPA and other toxic...
Exciting Innovation: Paper from Plastic
We all know by now that plastic water bottles are a scourge on the environment. According to statistics compiled by the Natural Resources Defense...
Study: Exposure to Plastic Chemicals Linked to Earlier Menopause
What does plastic have to do with menopause? According to a new study performed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, there...
Harvard Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic from Shrimp Shells
Our reliance on plastic is one of our biggest environmental issues. Plastic bags, bottles, packaging and more can take centuries to break down, and...
Amazonian Fungus Eats Plastic!
Another reason why our planet's rainforests are so crucially important to preserve: there are fungal species that dwell in them that can greatly help...
How to Stop Using Plastic for Good
Plastic is a dominant material in our modern world. While going entirely plastic-free may be nearly impossible (if you use a phone and a...
