Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic chemicals, researchers say
A study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics, are being reused in the manufacturing of consumer products.
Black Plastic Kitchen Items Linked To Toxic Chemicals, Experts Warn
The study, published Tuesday in the journal 'Chemosphere', highlights that black plastic kitchen utensils—alongside children’s toys and food containers—may be contaminated due to the recycling of electronic waste.
Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils and Toys Linked to Toxic Chemicals, New Study Finds
Black plastics tested included kitchen utensils and toys, which, if contaminated with flame retardants, pose an added risk of adverse health effects due to their contact with the
Danger In The Kitchen? Black Plastic Cookware May Contain Toxic Substances Reveals Study
New research reveals that black plastic cookware, takeout containers, and household items may contain toxic flame-retardant chemicals linked to cancer. Recycled from electronics, these harmful substances pose significant health risks,
The Black Plastic Used for Your Kitchen Utensils May Contain Toxic Chemicals
Simply put, yes, black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous. Manufacturers add brominated flame retardants to many home electronics like TVs and computers to reduce the risk of
‘Totally my bad. Wow. Holy s—‘: Teen driver says fatal tanker crash, toxic chemical spill may have been her fault after watching dashcam video
A teen driver apparently admitted to setting off a chain of events that ended in a fatal tanker crash and a toxic chemical ...
Toxic Fandom: How Hollywood Is Battling Fans Who Are ‘Just Out for Blood’ — From Social Media Boot Camps to Superfan Focus Groups
The threat of toxic fandoms — from Star Wars and Lord of the Rings to Bridgerton and Game of Thrones — has become an ...
3 Ways Your Optimism Can Turn Toxic—By A Psychologist
Is your optimism being diluted by your positivity bias? Here are three signs that your positivity is doing you more harm than ...
R.I. airport CEO blames union, ‘disgruntled’ employees for allegedly toxic workplace
The president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation has denied allegations his leadership cultivated a toxic work ...
Trump and Diddy highlight hip-hop's toxic masculinity problem
Hip-hop's longtime love for Donald Trump and Sean "Diddy" Combs highlights some artists' disturbing infatuation with powerful ...
10 Practices To Mitigate Toxic Business Conversations
In my work with business professionals over the years, I have met many who seem quick to engage in contentious dialogs with ...
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months
On Feb. 3, 2023, a train carrying chemicals jumped the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, rupturing railcars filled with ...
The toxic transformation of Warcraft maker Blizzard
The state of California filed a massive sexism and discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard in 2021, a moment that ...
Scientific American1d
In Floods like Hurricane Helene’s, Toxic Chemicals Are a Silent and Growing Threat
People living near industrial facilities often have few details about the chemicals inside, which poses major risks when ...
‘Time capsules’ of toxic consumption: What happens to the shipping containers lost at sea?
A single container changes the micro-ecosystem around it - impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering.
London woman caught selling toxic skin-lightening products that increase risk of cancer
Trading standards officers at Barnet Council seized over 3,500 products during a search of Ofure Patience Ehizode’s property ...