But this time, the urban landscape is different: Modern homes are full of plastic, turning house fires into chemical-laced infernos that burn hotter, faster, and more toxic than their predecessors.

Saudi Arabia: 1. The European Union and its allies: 0. As the dust settles on last month’s failed United Nations negotiations to end plastic pollution, high-ambition countries in Europe and elsewhere ...

Thailand has become the latest country to take on the global plastic waste crisis by banning imports of plastic waste. For years, the country had served as a key destination for plastic waste from ...

so manufacturers of consumer products often buy “end of life” electronic items to repurpose the plastic parts. During recycling processes around the world, flame retardant chemicals can contaminate ...

Teen showering habits are a common concern for parents. While there is no strict rule for how often a teen should shower, daily showers are generally recommended for maintaining basic hygiene and ...

Consuming plastic by accident has many health risks. While plastic contaminants will generally leave your body within a day, consumption can cause metabolic disorders and reduced fertility.

If you often find your hair dull and skin aggravated after showering, consider filtered shower heads: Their built-in filters are designed to reduce irritating substances commonly found in the ...

Thermoformed plastic packaging company Par-Pak Europe (Milton Keynes / UK; www.parpak.co.uk) is extending its range of products for the fresh produce sector by acquiring Holfeld Plastics (Arklow, ...

Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.

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