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As throughput rates continue to rise, so do the demands on traditional materials, equipment designers and maintenance ...
A shocking scandal at a kindergarten in northwestern China has left 233 children with abnormal lead levels after kitchen staff used toxic industrial paint to color food. At least 201 children are ...
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 health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, ...
The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...
Think twice before painting these furniture pieces -- some are better left in their natural state if you care about ...
Looking for fun ways to keep little ones busy this summer? Try these easy ideas for sensory play at the pool that help them stay cool and build skills!
Tiny plastic particles are contaminating food and beverages not just from plastic containers, but also from painted caps on glass bottles and industrial food processing equipment.Shannon Osaka reports ...
The surprising ways food packaging is exposing us to microplastics New research shows that microplastics from paint and food processing are seeping into our food and drink.
Is it safe to grow vegetables in Louisiana soil? Experts from LSU and Tulane explain how to spot contamination risks, when to use raised beds, and why soil testing matters for home gardens.
TerraSafe, the first company formed within BIV's Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund, develops market-ready, plastic-free packaging technologies to meet the urgent demand for safer ...