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Storing Vegetables in Plastic Bags Can Be Fatal: Here's Why and What to Do Instead

In many Indian households, it’s common to store vegetables in plastic bags inside the refrigerator. But recent research has shown that this seemingly harmless habit can pose serious health risks. Here ...
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New study says stop wrapping fruits and vegetables in plastic

Still using cling film or plastic wraps to keep your fruits and veggies fresh? It might be time to ditch that habit. What we once thought was a handy kitchen hack is actually doing more harm than good ...
The New York Times

So Much Produce Comes in Plastic. Is There a Better Way?

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you. By Kim Severson If it seems ...
Phys.org

Study provides first evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment, plastic can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces. A new study shows for the first time that some of the ...
AOL

Plastic nanoparticles found inside edible vegetables for first time

Plastic nanoparticles have been found in the edible parts of vegetables for the first time, raising fresh concerns about plastic pollution affecting the human food chain. Scientists at the University ...