Plastic

Storing Your Vegetables In Plastic Bags? Here's Why You Need To Stop

Plastics are not naturally producing elements of the earth; they are synthetically manufactured with a combination of chemicals. Two class of suspects under scientific scrutiny are bisphenol A and phthalates. When food is stored in ...

Drinking Water From Plastic Bottles During Pregnancy May Harm Your Baby

According to a recent study, pregnant women drinking from plastic water bottles could be driving up their risk of having obese babies.

Exposure to Plastic Chemicals During Pregnancy Can Increase Child's Asthma Risk

A new study suggests that exposure to the toxic chemicals in plastic during pregnancy can increase your child's risk of developing asthma.

Sipping On Your Favourite Beverages With Plastic Straws? You Must Stop!

We all love to sip on our favourite beverages using a plastic straw; But are they healthy to use?

Los Angeles Bans Plastic Bags in Grocery Stores

Los Angeles became the biggest city in the U.S. to ban free plastic bags in grocery stores following a city council vote Tuesday.The 9-1 vote supports a ban that will take effect on Jan. 1 ...

Is Plastic Food Packaging Dangerous?

The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?If you've had to fight though plastic packaging to get ...

Leaf Plates From Germany: Time to Switch Back to Ancient Indian Traditions?

Can we try and fancy a world with considerably less plastic, especially when it comes to our everyday eating habits?

Pregnant and Drinking Water in Plastic Bottles? Your Child Maybe at Risk of Obesity

According to a new study, prenatal exposure to a common chemical used in plastic water bottles is likely to increase the risk of obesity in children.

Prenatal Exposure to Plastic Chemicals May Develop Depression in Boys

Baby boys exposed to a common chemical used in plastics before delivery are more likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12, a new study has revealed.

Is Storing Food In Plastic Containers Safe? 2 Things You Should Never Do.

A party at home will usually leave you with enough leftovers to last a few days. Chances are you will store them in a variety of plastic boxes and stack them in your fridge to ...