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fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Stop Ruining Your Sandwiches By Storing Them In Plastic Baggies - Tasting Table

Skimping on the moisture component is a major sandwich-building no-no. No one likes biting into a dry sando. However, that moisture component means (shocker) wetness - and when water molecules get trapped with no place to go, it can lead to soggy bread. For this reason, ditch the plastic sandwich bags for wrapping and storing your sammies. Whether packing a lunch or storing sandwiches for later enjoyment, plastic sandwich bags and plastic clingfilm both trap moisture inside and cause the bread to become soggy.
Food & drink
fromPrx
3 weeks ago

The World

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Ukraine is fundamentally a part of Russia, asserting that the invasion signifies a return to essential historical truths.
Music
#sustainability
fromEarth911
1 month ago
SOMA, SF

Sustainability In Your Ear: USEFULL's Rob Kutner On Easing Reuse Adoption With Plastic Buy-Backs

fromThe Drum
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Refill stations take over Times Square as Rothy's and HOPE push pause on plastic

fromEarth911
1 month ago
SOMA, SF

Sustainability In Your Ear: USEFULL's Rob Kutner On Easing Reuse Adoption With Plastic Buy-Backs

fromThe Drum
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Refill stations take over Times Square as Rothy's and HOPE push pause on plastic

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is How Often You Should Be Cleaning Your Reusable Straws - Tasting Table

Reusable straws should be cleaned thoroughly after every use to ensure hygiene and prevent bacteria accumulation.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can a global treaty solve the plastics crisis? DW 08/05/2025

At the Geneva negotiations, 170 countries aim to finalize a global treaty to significantly curb plastic production, focusing on the entire lifecycle of plastic, from design to disposal.
Environment
Renovation
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Creative Repurposing of Gift Cards, Credit Cards, & Rewards Cards

Old plastic cards can be creatively repurposed to avoid waste and provide practical uses.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Recycling Mystery: Plastic Shower Curtains

Recycling plastic shower curtains is often not feasible, as most are made of PVC (plastic #3) which is typically not accepted in municipal recycling systems.
Environment
#nanoplastics
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

The Ocean Is Awash in Millions of Tons of PlasticMost of It Is Invisible

Nanoplastics are pervasive, found in all environments, including human tissue, and constitute the dominant fraction of marine plastic pollution.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Researchers re-enact an epic ancient canoe trip

Researchers successfully reenacted how Stone Age peoples canoed from Taiwan to Japan over 30,000 years ago using primitive tools and navigation techniques.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This pediatrician developed cafeteria dishware that won't leach hormone-disrupters into schoolkids

Ahimsa aims to replace plastic dishware in schools with stainless steel to protect children's health and environment.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

41,415 plastic straws compose colorful, modular installation by A+U lab in korea

From a distance, the structure appears as a luminous field, with density and porosity fluctuating depending on angle and light. The closer you look, the more it plays with your perception.
London startup
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

CalRecycle drafts revised plastic recycling rules that are more friendly to industry

California is refining its plastic waste regulations following initial setbacks.
Draft regulations now clarify producer obligations while including exemptions for various plastic products.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.
Renovation
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

Mayo County Council was granted temporary access to remove excessive plastic waste from an apartment due to health concerns.
Environment
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home

Eco-friendly cleaning products can effectively replace traditional ones without compromising on performance or affordability.
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