Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching from ...

When you think about takeout, your biggest concerns might be how greasy the food is or whether you remembered to ask for extra napkins. But new research suggests there may be more to consider than ...

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 and ...

Thousands of microbead pellets from a ripped pool toy scatter across the surface of Lake Tahoe in early July 2021. (Alison Toy/UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center) A new trend of pool toys ...

Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how you can reduce your exposure. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, ...

Waiting in a check-out line a few days ago, my children started begging for toys and trinkets hanging on the impulse-buy racks. Rather than replying with the usual “Not today” euphemism, I found ...

Plastic food storage containers are commonly used in almost every kitchen. While plastic containers are not the best option, they are still popular as they are budget-friendly, lightweight and help ...

Knowing how to clean yellowed plastic can make you a superhero when your child's favorite white plastic toy has started to turn yellow. Learn how to whiten yellowed plastic with bleach, baking soda, ...

There are so many choices to make when it comes to the kitchen, whether you're choosing a potato peeler or a set of measuring cups. Containers are a staple in many households, and while plastic may ...

They are one of the most familiar sights among takeaway sushi shops around the world, but from today, fish-shaped plastic soy sauce containers are officially on the way out in South Australia. In the ...

A recent online debate has raised concerns about the safety of using plastic food delivery containers. The issue arises from the fact that they are made of ‘black plastic,' a material that is more ...