Do you occasionally cook rice in a bag? You might be interested to know that it's not a very healthy solution. Scientific studies have finally confirmed what has long been suspected. And maybe we knew ...

When the plastic packaging is heated, it degrades, releasing microplastics and other toxins into the cooked rice. Adding oil ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

Last November, Tokyo-based firm Biomass Resin opened a factory in Namie to turn locally grown rice into pellets. The raw materials are reborn as low-carbon plastic cutlery and takeout containers ...