The small PLU (Price Look-Up Stickers) that many fruits and vegetables carry have become a silent contaminant in composting plants. Their use became widespread around the world starting in the 1990s. Although they are tiny, they contaminate organic matter and pose…
Home › Sectors › Food & Drink › News Researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University have secured £425,000 funding to help boost food safety and reduce food waste by developing the safe use of ozone. The newly funded research will focus on establishing new regulatory guidelines…
Well owners can screen their well water for common contaminants November 18 and 19 at Hays County AgriLife Extension Office at 200 Stillwater Road, Suite 102. The event is part of the “Well Informed” Texas Well Owner Network, or TWON, an educational program that…
Here's what's happening in the modern water wars. "Bottled water used to be all about provenance, and that shaped much of its packaging, very nature-coded with classic imagery of mountain springs and glaciers," says Laura Jeffrey-Swain, senior food and beverage…
People in the U.S. who bought Lagunitas beer may be covered by a proposed class action alleging The Lagunitas Brewing Company failed to disclose that its beer contains PFAS “forever chemicals” at levels above EPA drinking-water limits. No class has been…
Home > Kitchen & Household > Coffee Makers It turns out that the water you use to brew coffee actually does matter. November 2, 2026, 1:00 pm ET When it comes to making the perfect pot of coffee, people often think about the quality and freshness…
High yields have long been the measure of success in corn and soybean country, but bigger harvests also remove more nutrients from the soil. When tight margins limit fertilizer spending, replacing those nutrients can be a challenge. That could be…
This guide to non-toxic bakeware makes safe and healthy baking easy. Our expert chef tested everything from ceramic nonstick, pure ceramic, cast iron, French porcelain, glass, stainless steel and more. Our in-house bakeware expert tested a variety of non-toxic materials,…
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If your water filter is looking tired or your water tastes icky, consider one of these well-tested (and reviewed) options Yeti v Owala: which trendy water bottle is better? Water quality can be affected by plumbing, geography, mineral buildup, weather…
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