Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.

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Research has found that microwaving food in plastic for just three minutes can release millions of tiny plastic particles ...

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It wasn’t until a few years ago that I learned just how much microplastics can affect your body — and not to mention the environment — just by living your daily life. In fact, the Environmental ...

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Plastic wrap should never be used in ovens, grills or other high-heat appliances because it can melt. Foods high in fat or sugar heat quickly, which can cause plastic wrap to melt or leach chemicals.

Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to turn gloves, pipette tips, and other laboratory plastic waste into something useful ...

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A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home to unload. But the truth is, each decision we make inside the store ...