Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

If you've been active on TikTok in recent months, you've probably seen a buzzy video or two surrounding the black plastic cooking utensils controversy. A recent study suggested that black-colored ...

A viral video sparks debate on the safety of using black plastic Black plastic is used to make food delivery containers, spatuals and other cutleries Experts also suggest avoid the use of black ...

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A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere raised concerns about food safety, warning that black plastic kitchen utensils may release harmful chemicals, including carcinogenic substances.

In December, a bungled health warning over black plastic spatulas didn’t help faltering trust in science. First, researchers warned us to throw away the ubiquitous utensils because the recycling ...

Then came cheekbone-lifts, nose jobs “and so on”. The plastic pilgrimage has become so common that Mr Makhlouf, who is 29, says he no longer knows “anyone who hasn’t gotten plastic surgery”.

Dubai is rolling out a major new single-use plastic ban from the start of next year which will mean big changes to takeaways in the emirate. A whole range of products have been banned as the clock ...

Plastic recycling is already not nearly as efficient or widespread as it should be. Part of that is because some plastics aren't easily recycled. Black plastic, for example, generally can't be sorted ...

The researchers found various amounts of flame retardant in about 85 percent of 203 black plastic products they tested, including spatulas, plastic takeout containers and children's jewellery. While ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...