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 ...

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating process of creating fake food models in Japan, specifically plastic food replicas that are used in restaurant displays and food advertisements. At ...

New research shows that microplastics from paint and food processing are seeping into our food and drink.

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." ...

At TerraSafe, "Plastic-free is Petroleum-free". For more information, visit www.terrasafematerials.com. About Generation Food Rural Partners ...

New research from France’s food safety agency, known as ANSES, released on Friday, June 20, shows that certain drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than drinks in plastic bottles or ...

Long story short, yes, plastic cutting boards are generally safe to use, according to all the experts I spoke to. However, they can cause microplastics (particles that have a diameter between 1 and 5 ...

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.

While painting the exterior of your home's vents is generally safe to do, if you're worried about pulling it off yourself, you can have a professional help you out (an easy request if the rest of your ...