Polling shows environmental issues are far from the top of voters’ minds this year, and the global plastics crisis rarely gets a mention—unless it’s to defend plastic straws. Nevertheless ...

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So replace your plastic utensils with a new wooden or metal set, he advises. "Opting for materials like stainless steel or silicone is safer for high-temperature cooking," the doctor said.

Liu said she personally owned black-plastic kitchen utensils before conducting the study but replaced them with wood and stainless-steel versions. "These are products that are often used on a ...

Final negotiations for the first-ever United Nations treaty on plastic pollution are due to take place at the end of November. The latest treaty draft states two major objectives: to end plastic ...

Devcon SEA in Bangkok promises an engaging lineup of speakers and events from November 12-15, 2024, for Ethereum enthusiasts and developers. As the Ethereum community gears up for Devcon SEA, the ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

Steel-toe work boots do the same, plus save you from smashed toes (or losing them altogether). Construction workers and machinists have safety requirements for their workwear, including a minimum ...

SINGAPORE — From mid-2024, consumers may have to pay an extra 10 to 20 cents as a deposit for drinks in plastic bottles or metal cans, on top of the retail price, which they can get back by ...

Plastic from take-out and convenience food is littering rivers and oceans - but straws are not the worst offenders, according to a new study. Scientists analysed global inventories cataloguing ...