like kids’ toys. Last, there’s recycling. This is well-established in many parts of the country, with cities and counties setting up programs for collecting paper and glass. Plastic recycling is ...

Black plastic household items like kitchen utensils and takeout containers may contain toxic flame retardants.

Lego Replay provides a feel-good way to recycle Lego bricks while also helping kids with fewer resources get access to these skill-building and beloved toys.

Some black spatulas and other black plastic items might contain flame retardant that probably isn't great for your body.

When discussing recycling, a common conundrum arises regarding the disposal of unwanted items. Early in my career, I realized that effective recycling cannot be achieved without addressing disposal ...

While you’re no doubt happy to get your hands on the food, a new study from the environmental health research and advocacy ...

None of us has voted for more plastics in our lives, our ocean or our bodies.

A recent study showed alarming rates of banned flame retardants in black plastic cooking tools. There’s one very common ...

Because plastic recycling is a global economy with scant ... black plastic intended for use in things such as foodware and toys. Until manufacturers use safer flame-retardant compounds and laws ...

A new study revealed the implications when recycled plastic from electronics is used in household items. Published in Chemosphere, researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils ...

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a “Beyond the Bin” recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.

Plastics contain a vast number of chemicals, some of which greatly impact the environment and human health. However, ...