Think of all the items that contain plastic. Maybe it’s a car, a water bottle or your phone. But did you think about the food you’ve eaten, the water you’re drinking or the air you breathe? You might ...

New research reveals that heat dramatically increases the release of microplastics from plastic containers and coffee ...

Studies have shown that your daily intake of microplastics from food and drink is estimated to be anywhere from zero to 1.5 million microplastic particles per day. The biggest source is likely to be ...

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Why certain foods don't pair well with plastic, and what to use instead.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant. From packaged produce to meat, canned foods to fast food, you name it, it probably contains some form of a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all been there, reaching for a plastic container to store leftovers or pack a lunch. It’s convenient, lightweight, and seems ...

Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks has created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in ...