As throughput rates continue to rise, so do the demands on traditional materials, equipment designers and maintenance ...

Countries are currently negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution and make plastics safer and more sustainable.

Hundreds of kindergarten students were hospitalized after their school used inedible paint to color a school lunch.

The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

Lead is the most common contaminant in soil. “The soil from those lead paints 50, 60 or more years ago, it's still in that top 1- to 2-inch layer of soil,” Willis said. “It is persistent." ...

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Material: Instead of plastic, choose a cutting board made from wood, rubber, silicone or composite, all of which are food-safe and gentle on knives, experts say.

Plastic pollution is now contaminating insects at the base of terrestrial food chains, raising fresh concerns about the long-term impact on wildlife, according to a new study by the Universities ...

CatLane/Getty Images Newell Brands, the maker of Rubbermaid, is facing a class action lawsuit for its claims that the plastic-based containers are "microwave safe" and "freezer safe." ...

This news doesn't automatically mean that plastic storage containers aren't safe to use. They remain one of the most affordable and convenient options for many families.