Plastic
What To Consider Before Reusing A Plastic Bag, According To Science – Health Digest
Katarzynabialasiewicz/Getty Images Plastic is versatile and convenient to use, but it’s not exactly eco-friendly. One look at the floating island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean would tell you all you need to know about the unexpected way plastics are harming our oceans (and health). According to […]
What Is The ‘Plastic’ Coating On Pills Made Of? – Health Digest
Zorica Nastasic/Getty Images Medicine can come in many forms, including pills that look like they’re covered with a plastic capsule. In fact, the empty capsule market is so popular that it’s expected to reach an annual net worth of more than $5.2 billion by 2030, according to […]
Is It Safe To Reuse Plastic Takeout Containers For Food Storage? What We Know – Health Digest
Plastic storage cases (including restaurant takeout containers) have a triangle-shaped recycling symbol on the back with a number inside. The shape is meant to indicate recyclability, while the number refers to the type of resin used to make the plastic. The Smart Plastics Guide, which lists the numbers and their corresponding meanings, will also tell you about […]