Wildlife biologists in Montmorency County, Michigan, removed the plastic lid from the young male bear's neck earlier this month after it was captured and sedated the animal on June 2, the Michigan ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

That sleek, black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer might be doing more harm than good. Experts are increasingly urging home cooks to ditch these common utensils, citing concerns about their ...

Over 90% of food delivery containers in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are made of black plastic. Durable and sleek, they’ve become the norm—but many are made from untraceable recycled materials. This ...

Are your black plastic kitchen tools, toys, and to-go packages safe? An alarming recent study concluded that they are toxic, and as a result, my kids tossed their kitchen utensils. A week later, the ...

As I continued to investigate what people should do with black plastic, many companies responded with, “Just check with your local municipality to see if they can recycle it.” While currently there is ...

Whether your kitchen tools are black in color or not, if your aim is to reduce exposure to microplastics and chemicals leaching out of plastic, you may want to consider minimizing exposing any ...

That sleek, black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer might be doing more harm than good. Experts are increasingly urging home cooks to ditch these common utensils, citing concerns about their ...

Experts Say Debate Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals Linked to Black Plastic Utensils Misses the Point An October 2024 study previously found that toxic flame retardants had been discovered in 85% of ...

She recommends using wood and stainless-steel utensils in lieu of black plastic ones and avoiding buying toys, hair accessories, and other items made with black plastic. Tossing black plastic items in ...

Black Plastic Kitchen Utensil Alternatives at Amazon Oxo Good Grips Stainless Steel Prep & Serve Kitchen Tool Set, $61.99 Simply Gourmet Measuring Cups and Spoons Set, $34.99 with coupon (orig. $45.99 ...

As many people are being cautious and opting to toss their black plastic cooking utensils, the good news is there are plenty of other materials available to shop, including wood, metal and silicone.