H ere at Backpacker, hand warmers have a fan club. When I polled my colleagues and other staffers from Outside about their ...

Avoiding microplastics can feel impossible—but limiting sites of known exposure is one way to protect your health.

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Most insulated bags have a waterproof and heat-reflective inner layer made of foil, thick vinyl or plastic to maintain temperature. plastic bag levy: introduced in 2009 at about 3,000 retail ...

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BARCELONA, Spain — In a concerning discovery for tea lovers everywhere, scientists have found that a simple cup of tea might come with an unwanted extra ingredient: billions of microscopic plastic ...

As 2024 wound down, Milwaukee resident Andy Oren found himself wondering why the Pick ‘n Save on South Whitnall Avenue had no signs reminding shoppers of its pledge to ditch plastic bags by 2025.

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

The UAE will enforce a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags from January 1, 2024, it was announced on Tuesday. State news agency Wam said a ministerial resolution prohibits the import ...

Scroll to the bottom of the page for sample answers. Residents are now charged at checkout if they want plastic bags for chilled or frozen items Operators pocket the fee for each of the estimated ...

Polythene is a ubiquitous plastic, found in everything from plastic bags to food packaging. The new textiles have potential uses in sports wear, and even high-end fashion, according to US researchers.