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Experts issue warning after discovering overlooked threat to children's health: 'There are safe, simple steps that parents can take'

"We need to get serious." Experts issue warning after discovering overlooked threat to children's health: 'There are safe, ...
New York Magazine

All the Best Non-Plastic Tableware and Utensils for Kids

Welcome to Plastic-Free Kitchen Week on the Strategist, where we’ve been obsessively researching and testing plastic alternatives — for everything from appliances to cleaning supplies to cookware. For ...
The New York Times

The Best Plastic-Free Bowls, Plates, Cups, and Utensils for Babies and Kids

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jessica Bernhard I have two ...
CNN

Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants

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 from ...
NPR

I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned

Plastic is everywhere, but it's not great for your health or the planet. NPR's Claire Murashima cut out single-use plastics for a week. Here are her tips if you're looking to do the same. 1. Look for ...
The New York Times

I’m Wirecutter’s Sustainability Editor. Here’s My Advice For Reducing Your Exposure to Microplastics.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto ...

Plastic packaging could be a greater sin than food waste

Meanwhile, the single-use plastic packaging used to reduce food wastage poses a more insidious problem. Once discarded, the ...
Seattle Times

Can we eat our way out of the plastic problem?

Oceans and landfills are overflowing with plastic waste, with decomposition taking hundreds of years. Edible packaging has emerged as an urgent and sustainable alternative to plastic, designed to be ...