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08/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Plastic recycling is a SCAM: Recycled plastics are more TOXIC than new ones
Recycled plastics might sound like an eco-friendly choice, but they can be more toxic than new plastics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has faced criticism for its approval process for using recycled plastics in food packaging, which many believe is too lenient and puts consumers at risk. Since 1990, the FDA has approved over […]
05/25/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
FDA rejects petitions to BAN hormone-disrupting phthalates in food packaging
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied petitions to ban hormone-disrupting phthalates found in food packaging. Phthalates have been linked to serious health concerns, including stunted brain development in children. The regulator’s May 19 decision came in response to two petitions lodged in 2016 by environmental and public health groups. The petitions asked the FDA […]
09/28/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Spain bans the use of plastic wrap for fruits and vegetables
Spain is the latest country to zero in on the battle against plastic pollution. It is now banning the use of plastic wrap for fruits and vegetables being sold in supermarkets. Plastic-wrapped products will be banned in Spain beginning 2023, according to a decree being drafted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. A ministry spokesperson said […]
07/26/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemical giants hid dangers of “forever chemicals” in food packaging for more than a decade
Chemical giants DuPont and Daikin had known about the dangers of certain chemicals used in food packaging since 2010 but hid them from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The Guardian first reported. The chemicals, known as 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (FTOH), have been linked to several health problems, such as developmental problems, cancer and liver and neurological […]
11/28/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Pick your poison: What toxic chemicals are lurking in your food packaging (and what you should use instead)
When you’re in a rush and don’t have time to prepare your own food, takeout is a quick and easy solution. But are you aware that your to-go meal often comes with a side of toxic chemicals? Many types of food packaging in the US market contain harmful chemicals that can bring short- and long-term risks such as obesity, […]
11/20/2019
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By Grace Olson
Front-of-package (FOP) claims found to have nothing to do with the actual nutritional content of breakfast cereals
Breakfast cereals are convenient and easy to eat, but they are not as healthy as they claim to be. A closer look at their lists of ingredients reveals that most breakfast cereals are made from processed grains and have a high sugar content. In fact, one study published in the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing […]
08/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Plastic waste reduced: Thailand and Vietnam use banana leaves as sustainable packaging
To reduce the plastic waste that their countries churn out every year, stores in Thailand and Vietnam have begun switching to an environment-friendly replacement for disposable plastic bags. Groceries and supermarkets in these Southeast Asian countries are now wrapping their produce in the leaves of local banana trees. Sixty percent of the plastic trash in […]
07/27/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Scientists create renewable, soy-based, non-toxic adhesive for use in food packaging
Many cooking shows often feature intricately designed cakes that require incredible balancing and architectural skills. But the chefs who make these gravity-defying cakes need ingredients that will help the baked goods maintain their unique structures. The findings from a one-of-a-kind study might have the answer to their problems: a natural soy-based adhesive. Researchers from Purdue University conducted the […]
05/26/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Going green: Plastic is out, banana leaves are in for supermarket food packaging in Thailand and Vietnam
Many countries around the globe are making an effort to reduce their plastic waste to save wildlife – and humans – from its detrimental effects. In fact, Thailand and Vietnam are just some countries that are taking a page (or a leaf for this one) from Mother Nature’s playbook to combat plastic waste. Banana leaves […]
02/17/2019
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By Rita Winters
Chitosan: A more environmentally friendly food packaging material than plastic
We all know the downside of plastic packaging to the environment. Aquatic creature autopsies show bits and pieces of this non-biodegradable petroleum product. Around one million birds and marine species die each year due to being trapped in or ingesting plastic. Even if a lot of people are aware of this, tons are plastic is […]
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