Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin down.
Category: Containers and Packaging
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New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions
Analysts and shipping executives say the expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.
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Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can
A federal judge said the lawsuit, in which a California woman accused Simpson Imports of using “highly misleading” packaging, could proceed. The company says its labels do not call the product “San Marzano.”
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The Look of Vapes Has Changed. Here’s Why the Shift Has Experts Worried.
Bright colors, rounded edges: Many of today’s most popular vaping devices are a perfect match for the Gen Z aesthetic. Experts are concerned.
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A New Generation of Lube Has the Chic Look of Beauty Products
With minimalist labeling and elegant packaging, a new generation of personal lubricants can seem more self-care than sex aid. Make room on the night stand.
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Design Advice for a Less Toxic Life
Advice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally.
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What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls
The New York Times – Business:Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops.
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Gucci Westman Introduces Her New Skin Care Brand, Westman Atelier
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Gucci Westman, a makeup artist who specializes in understated perfection, has a new offering.
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Why Toblerone Is Dropping a Famous Swiss Mountain From Its Packaging
The New York Times – Business:The chocolate maker must drop an image of the Matterhorn from its packaging to comply with Swiss laws as it moves some production abroad.
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Soy, Oat and Almond Drinks Can be Called Milk: FDA
The New York Times – Business:Plant-based beverage makers hailed the agency’s decision but objected to the recommendation for labels to specify the nutritional differences with cow’s milk.
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Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
The New York Times – Business:PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.