The disaster dumped more than 1,400 damaged shipping containers into the sea — releasing billions of plastic manufacturing pellets known as nurdles as well as thousands of tons of nitric acid ...
Single-serving containers result in a higher plastic to food ratio, so it is wise to opt for the bulk option where possible. And food stored in plastic for months at a time is more of a concern ...
Everyday items made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils, takeout food containers, and toys, can contain harmful flame-retardant chemicals, finds a new analysis. Chemicals in these ...
New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic ... food containers, toys and hair accessories ...