The USDA & FDA have declared wood and nonporous surfaces (like plastic, marble, and glass) safe for food preparation. Plastic cutting boards wear with daily use and should be replaced when they ...

A popular kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it’s one you may use every single day. Plastic cutting boards are likely releasing microplastics into your food, according to a ...

The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

Plastic is everywhere. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, tiny particles of plastic — also known as “microplastics” — can be found in almost anything. Not only does plastic cause real havoc ...

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade working as a writer in New York City. She currently covers all aspects of food, dining, travel and lifestyle trends and the intersection of culture, ...

Plastic injection molding (PIM) has been one of the manufacturing foundations, particularly in the United States, where advanced facilities and skilled workforces drive industry excellence. The firms ...

Even though you wash your cutting boards after each use — especially after handling meat — there's a chance they could be housing some serious bacteria. Plastic cutting boards are especially ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more You’ve probably used a number of different cutting boards in your life. Perhaps you had ...

In response to a grassroots legislative movement to phase out non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags, manufacturers are developing bags that will break down from prolonged exposure to oxygen or water ...