A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Here’s what they found. These researchers hypothesized that products made with recycled black plastic are more likely to contain fire retardants, including ones that have been banned and phased out.

A particular plastic material commonly found in household goods like kitchen utensils may contain flame retardants that have been long banned. Meanwhile, a separate study found Southern California ...

Recent research has revealed alarming levels of toxic flame retardants in black-colored plastic kitchen utensils ... such as spatulas and slotted spoons were estimated to expose users to an ...

Everyday items made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils, takeout food containers, and toys, can contain harmful flame-retardant chemicals, finds a new analysis. Chemicals in these ...

According to the report, people who use those incredibly common black plastic kitchen utensils—like spatulas or slotted spoons—can be exposed to an average of 34.7 parts per million of ...

Ashley Gabrielle Huff was 23 when a police officer arrested her for what they believed was drug possession. A member of the Gainesville police department spotted a spoon in their vehicle and for ...

The Black diaspora, in particular, is reflected in some of today’s most talked about shows, which is great news for everyone looking to immerse themselves in the richness of the culture. We’ve taken ...