Dyes like Congo red and methyl orange create brightly hued shirts, sweaters and dresses. But these commonly used azo dyes can be toxic, carcinogenic and are hard to remove from wastewater. Subscribe ...

We set out to analyze 31 diapers to find our top choices for safety and sustainability. But the truth is, reviewing disposable diapers for those factors was more than a little tricky. That’s because ...

By integrating sustainable materials like bagasse into a sophisticated production framework, the company helps brands navigate the complexities of global plastic-reduction mandates while maintaining ...

California legislators advance a bill to phase out BPA and BPS from receipts, aiming to protect cashiers, shoppers and recycling systems.

Paper towel is a purchase you likely don't think twice about. However, some paper towels have been pulled from store shelves ...

The Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville in a September 2025 file photo. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) A second person has died following a January gas leak at a Baileyville paper mill. Scott Beal, a ...

Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction came out in 1994 and is still considered one of the best films of all time. The dark comedy crime drama is a masterpiece in non-linear storytelling, bombastic ...

A popular beauty item might come with a lot more risk than assumed. Research out today finds that hair extensions often contain a plethora of toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems ...

Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing up on Chicago ...

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Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue is investigating multiple reports of an unusual odor. The odor has been detected from central Illinois through Indiana and now Wisconsin, with reports continuing for ...

A sprawling plant linked to Dow Chemical near Hahnville has come under scrutiny from state and federal regulators for alleged safety lapses as well as findings of corrosion in equipment handling ...