Researchers found that hand-washing in mineral-rich water dramatically increases microplastic fibre shedding from polyester ...

Anything made from wood can be ruined if run through the dishwasher. That includes cooking utensils, spoons, chopsticks, bowls and anything else. Wooden items should always be hand washed and dried ...

Rodents or roaches and other violations led to 3 temporary closures in Duval County last week. See the full list.

Rules designed to regulate cross-border trading in hazardous materials increasingly are being applied to high-value ...

Those brand-new dark denim jeans may be your go-to for weekend fun, but they’re likely to also be a headache when it comes to washing, leaving blue dye in your washing machine basket and maybe even on ...

13:36, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Updated: 13:43, Wed, Oct 8, 2025 It’s something most people use with every wash, but according to fashion experts, fabric softener can actually damage your clothes and 'does ...

If you're concerned about microplastic pollution and are one of the majority of Australian households who use a dishwasher, you may not realise you are contributing to the problem. Recent studies show ...

CLEVELAND — In the waters of Lake Erie is a small, but abundant threat. Microplastics, plastic particles under 5 millimeters in size. A major source? Doing the laundry. "Really that was our mission ...

The average American consumes roughly one credit card’s worth of plastic each week. While this sounds disgusting, there’s a simple solution: Washington state ...

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Three-Zone Washing Machine Pro Drum 10kg, a smart washer with three separate drums that let you wash multiple loads at once. Each drum has its own water channel and ...

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