Is plastic food packaging safe? There are ways to minimize your risk.
So how worried should you be about the plastic cradling your next meal? Is it safe? The answer depends on multiple factors, ...
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'Why do you use so much plastic?': Tables turned as CNA reporter faces tough questions – from preschoolers
CNA's Matthew Mohan was "interviewed" by a group of kids who had read his story about going plastic-free for a week.
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New report reveals promising side effect of major policy targeting single-use plastic bags: 'It is brilliant to see'
Laws charging for single-use plastic bags have steadily grown, namely with the increase in fees. New report reveals promising ...
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How single-use plastic still rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use ...
Mushrooms and urine – the strange solutions to our plastic problem
Mushrooms "aren't just a flavour-packed addition to ravioli or ragu" or a "sparkplug to the occasional psychedelic adventure" ...
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Cleanup volunteer shares sad reality hidden among Hawaiian beaches: 'This plastic comes from all around the world'
"It breaks into smaller pieces and ends up here on one of the most remote coastlines in the world." Cleanup volunteer shares ...
Ocean Plastic Pollution Is A $2.5T Problem Every Year. Cleanup Group Says They're On Track To Erase The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The GPGP is an enormous area in the Pacific Ocean filled with plastic waste – an estimated 79,000 metric tons of it, to be ...
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New study finds that consumers may ingest up to 12 plastic bags per year
A new study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is warning consumers about the health risks associated with ...
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Opinion: Commercial fishing vessels significantly contribute to plastic pollution
A recent study by marine experts has revealed that commercial fishing vessels are a major source of marine plastic pollution ...
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What will the Brazilian food industry do about plastic packaging?
Plastic waste is a global problem, and the food sector is one of its main drivers. It only takes a quick visit to a ...
Park Ridge city leaders to seek business, resident input on single-use plastic bags
Park Ridge leaders broached the idea of following suit with other area municipalities in perhaps establishing single-use ...
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Study shows alarming cost of failing to act now on plastic pollution
For now, experts recommend a cautious approach, advocating for reduced plastic use and better management of plastic waste. Researchers from University of Plymouth say that addressing the ...