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The Hidden Impact of Food Packaging: Understanding the Health and Environmental Risks of Plastic Containers
Despite the ban on single-use plastics, their presence remains prevalent in retail stores. In grocery stores, for example, you’ll notice pre-cut fruits, vegetables, baked pastries, prepared food and bulk snacks all packaged in lightweight, clear plastic containers. When you look for produce, you’ll notice a roll of thin, translucent disposable plastic bags for fruits and … read more
Decoding Plastic: What Each Recycling Code Really Means for Your Health and the Environment
In almost every product we purchase in a plastic container, numbers are printed to identify the type of plastic material used. The number is typically found inside a triangle of arrows, known as the recycling symbol, on the bottom of the container. This is a coding system implemented by the Plastics Industry Association called Resin … read more
8 Kitchen Habits for Sustainable Living
Most of us don’t even really think about the habits we have in the kitchen that contribute to waste in our landfills and the environmental damage it causes. We choose the easy and more convenient way of doing things like just throwing everything but the kitchen sink in the garbage instead of consciously separating waste … read more