Regrettable substitutions for Bisphenol A (BPA) leave consumers of certain plastic products with only bad options. Public health departments recommend using glass, porcelain, or stainless-steel containers, particularly for hot food or drinks.
While awareness is increasing around the harm that single-use cups can wreak on the environment, a new study reveals that disposable plastic products could also present hazards to human health.
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has partnered with IBM on a technological initiative to track and eliminate plastic waste. As a new and more environmentally minded administration takes office, it is encouraging that technology companies in the private sector are also marshaling their capabilities to address this persistent and pernicious problem. As with most endeavors, the follow through matters.
Regrettable substitutions for Bisphenol A (BPA) leave consumers of certain plastic products with only bad options. Public health departments recommend using glass, porcelain, or stainless-steel containers, particularly for hot food or drinks.
While awareness is increasing around the harm that single-use cups can wreak on the environment, a new study reveals that disposable plastic products could also present hazards to human health.
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has partnered with IBM on a technological initiative to track and eliminate plastic waste. As a new and more environmentally minded administration takes office, it is encouraging that technology companies in the private sector are also marshaling their capabilities to address this persistent and pernicious problem. As with most endeavors, the follow through matters.
