Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how safely a product can be used before it degrades. A research team has ...

Finding a truly cozy and comfortable blanket that puts you at ease during the busiest weeks and also doesn’t cost a fortune is hard. Lola Blankets has some of NBC Select editors’ favorites blankets, ...

Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health. But how long plastics take to degrade and how environmental bacteria work ...

Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reporter Vibrant green, purple, and gold strings of beads are a staple of New Orlean’s ...

NEW ORLEANS — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

Plastic is pretty awful. Despite being in many reusable containers, or just in disposable containers like water bottles, plastic as a material is one of the worst for the environment. In fact, we're ...

I've tested and reviewed over 200 mattresses and other sleep products. Accessible, compact and easy to use, infrared sauna blankets are rapidly becoming a sought-after tool for relaxation and overall ...

Statewide rent control will likely to be on the ballot next fall, supporters say. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wishes they were not backing a one-size-fits-all approach. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended ...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Wildlife rescuers are calling for change after they say landscape netting used in new developments is harming dozens of animals. Donna Dorner, a volunteer with Carolina ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...