Plastic

Nevada lawmakers are considering a plastic bottled water ban for Lake Tahoe to cut down on plastic waste.

The company received two consumer complaints reporting pieces of hard plastic found in the product.

Stanford disputes a report claiming high plastic levels in dining hall food, launching its own investigation into contamination sources.

"Birds serve as important indicators of environmental conditions," biologist Shane DuBay explained.

Brittney, 37, told Newsweek she didn't take her toddler to the party after reading the "very specific" gift requirements.

While pregnant, Susana Demore was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. After beating it, she has embraced significant lifestyle changes.

President Donald Trump posted his distain of paper straws to his social media platform Truth Social

A lawsuit claims FIJI Water misled consumers about its product's purity and environmental impact, specifically highlighting the presence of microplastics.

"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with that'," said one researcher.

Microplastics may cause blockages in blood vessels in the brain and affect behavior, according to a study on mice.

A report has suggested some Apple watch straps may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Toxins are emanating from not only the burning trees and brush but also the houses and other buildings.

Greek yogurt has been recalled because it may contain foreign objects, given the FDA's second-most severe risk level.

"I thought my levels would be lower than the general public because I know so much about it," told Aidan Charron. "But unfortunately that was not the case."

Recalls can be issued for a variety of reasons, from undeclared allergens to plastic and bacterial contamination.

The recalled "Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Pizza" was issued a Class II risk level by the FDA, the second-most severe risk level.

Fish and shrimp are full of tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastic products, that could affect our health.

Lowering plastic consumption is vital for our personal health, and experts have identified items you can eliminate.

The raw ground beef "may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal," according to the USDA.

While completely avoiding microplastics is unrealistic in modern society, experts shared with Newsweek practical steps you can take to minimize your exposure.

Recent research flagged risks from using plastic-containing tea bags. Learn how to avoid this.

Author Adam James Pollock told Newsweek the best option for home cooks is to get a wooden cutting board to avoid microplastics.

Tea bags could be exposing tea drinkers to billions of nanoplastics per sip, according to recent research.

With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic waste polluting our oceans.

Veronica was initially baffled by the warning printed on the bottom of the cup but one expert had strong words for her on what it likely means.

Ingesting heavy metals "can cause toxicity, leading to neurological damage, organ dysfunction and developmental issues," the doctor says.

The poster was preparing to move home when Ron decided to put his nose in her panties. Now readers are calling him a "purr-vert."

"It is concerning that little to no research has taken place to investigate the associated health effects," the researchers told Newsweek.

Materials used to package and process food contain chemicals that may cause breast cancer, despite regulations, a study has found.

The lawsuit asks ExxonMobil to "end its deceptive practices that threaten the environment and the public."