The tiny pieces of plastic scientists call microplastics are everywhere. They sit at the bottom of the sea, mix into beach sand, and blow in the wind. They’re also inside us. Last October ...

Policies for managing plastic debris are outdated and threaten the health of people and wildlife, say Chelsea M. Rochman, Mark Anthony Browne and colleagues. Last year, 280 million tonnes of ...

To keep it from spoiling, I wrap sets of four slices in a paper towel, place them in a quart-sized plastic bag, and put them in the freezer. When I need bread, I pull out one bag out, thaw it ...

That’s because there is a massive recall of nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream, frozen treats, and frozen yogurt over concerns that they could contain pieces of plastic. Wells Enterprises, an ...

Thousands of tubs of over a dozen ice cream varieties were recalled due to potential plastic contamination. Wells Enterprises issued the voluntary recall back in April. Wells owns popular ice ...

Wells Enterprises has issued a nationwide recall of nearly 18,000 tubs of bulk ice cream and frozen yogurt after reports that some containers may contain shards of plastic, posing a potential choking ...

On a remote Australian island renowned for its natural beauty, researchers have made a grisly discovery: Seabirds have ingested so much plastic they crunch when touched. The “harrowing ...

While it’s generally OK to store food in plastic containers labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, you should try to use glass. Plastic marked with a 3, 6, and 7 should be used minimally around food to ...

University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets. The research is published ...

Wells Enterprises, Inc. of Le Mars, IA, is recalling multiple 3-gallon tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt products because of potential contamination with plastic foreign material. The recall ...

Despite having defined facial features, Justin’s recent changes left many wondering if he had undergone plastic surgery. Being a Japanese/American, fans thought the choice might not work in the best ...

Before the 2016 ban, Washtenaw County passed a 10-cent fee on plastic bags to reduce litter and promote reusable alternatives. However, the state law nullified their ordinance before it took effect.