Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...

During my lifetime, I’ve used and thrown away about 200 toothbrushes (around four per year, like my dentist has always advised). Each one, made entirely of plastic, is still sitting in a landfill ...

You’ve bought a refillable Stanley tumbler and use a metal straw in an effort to reduce your plastic consumption — and now you want to keep going. Taking it further is a wise choice, especially since ...

Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.

Most products that we use every day either have microplastics in them or remain on the Earth for centuries. Here are some ...

Let's Clean the Ocean and my Stained Teeth! How well this diy Ocean Plastic Toothbrush and Waste Free Toothpaste will clean my Stained Teeth? Thanks to @SkillHoarder for helping me with this project!

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Have you ever wondered just how much plastic you encounter in your daily life? For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week ...