New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects ...

Ordering food online has become a common norm these days. But do you know that black plastic used to deliver food can ...

Doctors pointed out that the widespread use of black plastic food containers is driven by their low cost compared to white ones, which, though mostly plastic-based, are made from different materials.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks. To stream 9NEWS on your phone ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

Novolex, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has introduced clear plastic thermoformed containers available with 25 percent and 50 percent postconsumer resin (PCR) content that feature a ...

A local primary and nursery is showing off its unique recycled playground made from every day plastic items. Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy in Saltash has today unveiled its prize for winning ...