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Good, bad, ugly: Hard-to-recycle, recycled
Keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills seems like a good idea. But are "responsible recyclers" making matters worse?
Sep 2214 min read


Dumpster dive | July 30, 2025
Support a global plastics treaty, explode the inevitable, throttle AI, rage against the regime, and make some pet toys
Jul 304 min read


Batting an eye at microplastics in mascara
It's not just plastic tubes and wands. Mascara itself commonly contains Nylon-6, synthetic fibers that add bulk and length to our lashes and microplastics to our water sources. Here are some better options.
May 213 min read


"Can damnation!" decries the fool
To BPA, or not to BPA, that is not the only question, for a sea of troubles lurks within food and beverage cans.
Feb 43 min read
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