With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.

Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. Researchers warn that unknown and toxic additives make ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

This 21-Year-Old Metro Atlanta Black Man Went Viral For Turning Plastic Into Fuel, Here’s How it Works. ... This intense thermal energy is what’s being used to deconstruct waste, ...

3. Blend and tamp. Press the start button. Take out the lid’s central plug and start tamping the ingredients with the tamper. The machine will start at a slower speed and ramp up pretty quickly.

The reason: Black plastic cannot be recycled. “The reason is that the machine that sorts the recycling is looking at the plastics on a conveyor belt, and it cannot tell the difference between a black ...

Black Friday Prices Are Here Early, This Ninja Blender Is Back at Its Lowest You don't need to waste time or money going to a restaurant for smoothies and tasty drinks when this blender has your back.

Black plastic exterior trim used to be a telltale sign that you bought the cheapest model available. Automakers save money on unpainted parts as they don't have to be color-matched to the various ...

World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.

Cancer: Black plastic containers contain carcinogenic chemicals like PAHs and BPA, which can leach into food and increase cancer risk, particularly breast cancer, with prolonged exposure. 2.

I was a devoted black plastic utensil user until my husband and I bought our house in 2020 — and he demanded we switch to wood. He’d grown up in a home that only used wood cooking tools and ...

As many people are being cautious and opting to toss their black plastic cooking utensils, the good news is there are plenty of other materials available to shop, including wood, metal and silicone.