Chemically, there's a good reason for this. Clear plastic screwdriver handles are usually made from cellulose acetate butyrate, a material developed in the 1930s. Its primary component (cellulose ...

I'm a health-conscious person, so I'm taking the New Year as an opportunity to refresh and renew. Here’s how I'm taking stock of all my black plastic utensils, checking for signs of damage ...

Research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food.