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The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

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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Amazon is eliminating the use of the puffy plastic air pillows used in delivery boxes, joining other major companies that are cutting their plastic use. The company said it was shipping 15 billion ...

Plastic wrap is a staple in kitchens across the world. It’s convenient for covering leftovers, wrapping sandwiches, and keeping food fresh. However, many people don’t realize that using plastic wrap ...

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Addressing the issues around plastic recycling requires engaging consumers to reduce waste and recycle while implementing policies that make domestic recycled materials economically viable.

WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: (CHINA OUT) A worker sorts used plastic bottles at a plastics recycling mill which is ceasing production as the global financial crisis starts to bite in China's recycling ...