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The credit-card comparison is misleading because it treats two separate concepts, particle count and weight, as if they were the same.

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Plastic is everywhere—even in the foods we eat and the beverages we drink. CR’s recent tests of nearly 100 foods found two types of chemicals used in plastic, bisphenols and phthalates, in a wide ...

We tested dozens of plastic-free shampoos, serums, and sticks, and we found 15 that perform without compromises.

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

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You may be surprised that not all paint trays are created equal. Plastic and metal are popular options, but their composition ...