You could swallow them when you drink from single-use plastic water bottles. Now another source of microplastics in the body has been discovered: chewing gum ... to manage extra content that ...

Interested in how consumer society processes food and images, Lori Larusso depicts an increasingly askew consumer-driven world.

You'll be so happy you organized when you're in a rush and need your keys immediately — they'll be sitting on your new ...

After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at ...

If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals into food. A best practice is to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate instead of microwaving food in a plastic container.

Let's just agree: We all have that one kitchen cupboard that is overflowing with plastic containers. Some are self-consciously bought, some are gifted, and some are used from takeout food. From ...

In a post shared to the r/mildlyinfuriating sub on April 19, user u/Chyllian posted a picture of an open value pack of Extra gum. The package contains eight packs of gum, but there is clearly ...

Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal ...

If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging ... you’re already taking an extra step toward better drying.

Many of the chemicals identified in plastic food packaging are not just passive elements; they actively disrupt crucial ...