That’s how many black plastic food trays are used every year at Burlingame, according to sophomore Ashlyn Wong. She and ...

Black-colored plastic used in kitchen utensils, takeout containers and children’s toys may contain potentially cancerous chemicals due to mistakes in recycling practices, a new study finds. The study ...

A recent viral Instagram video has sparked an online debate about the safety of black plastic food containers commonly used ...

You may want to rethink reusing those takeout containers. Food & Wine / Getty Images You may want to check your kitchen utensil drawer and reconsider using that black plastic spatula. Because ...

My leftovers have never tasted better.

In my opinion, the Hamilton MarketPlace makes and sells the most delicious roasted chicken on the island. However, I will no longer buy it. The establishment puts said roasted chicken into the all-too ...

Black plastic items such kitchen utensils, food containers, clothing and hair accessories and electronic equipment casing may have toxic brominated retardants, otherwise known as BFRs. (Photo: Getty) ...

For years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1, black plastic, which isn’t compatible with recycling equipment, was included in that ban’s ...

Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items such as water bottles and takeout food containers. Aside from the obvious ...