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The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...
Those flimsy plastic nursery pots can pile up quickly in the spring. If you don't want to reuse the pots, recycling the plant pots at The Home Depot.
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we ...
Use light-coloured ceramic or terracotta pots (avoid black plastic pots — they overheat fast). Containers allow you to move plants as needed, whether chasing shade or sheltering them from ...
In B.C., plastic shows up in obvious places, like nursery pots and irrigation tubing, but also in unexpected ones. More dairy farms are wrapping bales of feed in plastic to prevent spoiling.
It’s probably a good idea to ditch your black plastic utensils, since they may expose you to harmful chemicals. Here’s what to use instead.
We tested the Lettuce Grow Farmstand, an indoor/outdoor hydroponic garden that lets you easily grow batches of various produce at home.
A recent study found high levels of flame retardants in everyday black plastic cooking utensils, food storage containers, and more.
A recent study found high levels of flame retardants in everyday black plastic cooking utensils, food storage containers, and more.
I reuse pots, plug trays, and six-packs as much as possible, but the plastic usually degrades after a few seasons. I am not the only gardener who has faced this conundrum, but what options are there?
Gardening Beyond plastic: How gardeners can reduce landfill waste Ask the Gardener offers more earth-friendly solutions. In 2019, 68 percent of plants were sold in plastic pots in the United ...