Plastics – MOSAEC

How Sarah Paiji Yoo, the Co-Founder of Blueland, Spends Her Sundays

Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder of Blueland, spends her Sunday hunting for ice cream, avoiding single-use plastic and getting a foot massage with her husband.

By Devorah Lev-Tov

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Why Is There So Much Plastic Food Packaging?

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you.

By Kim Severson

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A New Film at SXSW Warns of the Potential Harm of Microplastics

At SXSW, a documentary traces the arc of plastics in our lives, and highlights evolving research of the potential harm of its presence in our bodies.

By Andrew Jacobs

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Your Inhalers and EpiPens Aren’t Very Healthy for the Environment

For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that.

By Ted Alcorn