Are Your Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils Safe?
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A study published in "Chemosphere" reveals that black plastic kitchen utensils and other household items may contain toxic brominated flame retardants (BFRs) due to contamination from recycled electronic waste. These chemicals, which are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic, pose health risks such as hormone disruption and thyroid dysfunction. The study highlights the challenges in recycling black plastics and suggests using alternative materials like wood or stainless steel for kitchenware. Policy changes are needed to address the recycling of e-waste to prevent such contamination.
Topics:health#brominated-flame-retardants#environmental-health#health-and-environment#kitchen-utensils#plastic-recycling#toxic-chemicals
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