Black plastic food containers, often used for takeout and delivery, could pose health risk Many black plastic containers are made from recycled electronic waste or other plastics, which may contain ...

Black plastic has been the default material of choice in electronics design for decades. But researchers studying where all those discarded devices actually end up are reporting that not only does ...

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 ...

Black plastic containers, common in food delivery, may pose health risks due to chemicals like decaBDE, BPA, and phthalates. These substances can migrate into food, especially when heated, potentially ...

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) ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching from ...

A recent online debate has raised concerns about the safety of using plastic food delivery containers. The issue arises from the fact that they are made of ‘black plastic,' a material that is more ...

Black plastic containers and other items were found to contain chemicals that can be harmful to our health If you wanted to, you could easily identify types of food from their takeout container. Clear ...

Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food packaging is designed to be disposable, not recyclable, and some of the most ...