Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

As a kid, I went door to door collecting cans to earn some pocket change. Today, I still take pride in recycling. I slice cardboard boxes down to size each Sunday, and make sure every viable plastic ...

Remember when everyone freaked out and threw away their black plastic spatulas? Well, even if that wasn’t as bad of a situation as originally declared, there’s still plenty to be concerned about when ...

Here's a truth bomb. Your worn-out spatulas and plastic cutting boards are likely seasoning your food with microscopic particles. While microplastics are already everywhere, from the rain to the ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...