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Whether I’m running frantically toward the gate or strolling through security at a more leisurely pace, my trusty spinner suitcase makes travel so much easier. It’s helpful for keeping me ...

As 2024 wound down, Milwaukee resident Andy Oren found himself wondering why the Pick ‘n Save on South Whitnall Avenue had no signs reminding shoppers of its pledge to ditch plastic bags by 2025.

Regular ScienceAlert readers will likely know how pervasive microplastics are – getting into human tissue, ancient rock, and bottled water – but it may come as a shock to discover just how many of ...

A world-leading fertility scientist has advised people 'never' to microwave food in plastic containers due to its potential impact on fertility. Dr Shanna Swan is a respected expert on substances ...

Mylar bags are commonly used for food preservation due to their proven efficiency in acting as a shield from moisture, light, and air. These bags are crafted from a specialized kind of polyester ...

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Drinking tea from plastic-containing tea bags could expose you to billions of nano- and microplastics with every sip, putting your health at risk. Many tea bags contain small amounts of tiny ...

It’s hoped the new levy on firms will help cut the huge amount of packaging produced in the UK – much of which ends up in landfill in the UK and abroad (Picture: Getty) A new ‘grocery tax ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

You might think of tea as a comforting, soothing ritual. But, scientists at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have made a startling discovery — infusing tea through commercial tea bags might be ...