Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic chemicals, researchers say
A study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics, are being reused in the manufacturing of consumer products.
Black Plastic Cookware and Takeout Containers May Contain Toxic Chemicals
Flame retardants leaching from recycled electronics are ending up in everyday black plastic items, a new report alleges.
Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils, Takeout Containers — Even Toys — Linked to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Black-colored plastic used in kitchen utensils, takeout containers and children’s toys may contain potentially cancerous chemicals due to mistakes in recycling practices, a new study finds.
Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils and Toys Linked to Toxic Chemicals, New Study Finds
Black plastics tested included kitchen utensils and toys, which, if contaminated with flame retardants, pose an added risk of adverse health effects due to their contact with the
Danger In The Kitchen? Black Plastic Cookware May Contain Toxic Substances Reveals Study
New research reveals that black plastic cookware, takeout containers, and household items may contain toxic flame-retardant chemicals linked to cancer. Recycled from electronics, these harmful substances pose significant health risks,
The Black Plastic Used for Your Kitchen Utensils May Contain Toxic Chemicals
Simply put, yes, black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous. Manufacturers add brominated flame retardants to many home electronics like TVs and computers to reduce the risk of
How chemicals spread after the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment—and what to do for future diasters
One of the most important lessons is for communities to demand an exposure pathway diagram immediately after a chemical ...
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In Floods like Hurricane Helene’s, Toxic Chemicals Are a Silent and Growing Threat
People living near industrial facilities often have few details about the chemicals inside, which poses major risks when ...
Opening Up The World’s Specialty Chemicals Market With Mstack
Mstack Chemicals is unveiling a $40 million Series A funding round as it eyes geographical expansion and investment in new ...
These common plastic utensils in your kitchen may contain cancerous chemicals, study finds
A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain ...
Mechanocatalytic method offers more efficient approach for turning plant biomass into useful chemicals
Lignin is one of the most plentiful organic polymers on Earth, making up about 20% to 30% of the dry mass of wood and other ...
These cooking items in your home are linked to cancer-causing chemicals
Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays might ...
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Breast cancer-linked chemicals found in food packaging: Safety tips from experts
As a new study identifies nearly 200 chemicals in food packaging that may increase the likelihood of breast cancer, experts ...
3,600 chemicals from food packaging found in people: Research
PFAs resist breaking down and can build up in the body over time, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” ...
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2024 Climate Tech Companies to Watch: Solugen and its bio-based chemicals
Many chemicals are made using fossil fuels, so they’re associated with damaging emissions. New ingredients and manufacturing ...
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East Lyme water officials turn attention to ‘forever chemicals’ after fixing long-standing manganese issues
East Lyme ― A water system plagued for years by the smelly, brownish-red scourge of manganese is in the clear now that the town’s last unfiltered well has been connected through a 3,500-foot pipe to ...