#toxic-contaminants

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fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Why Starbucks' Decaf Coffee Is At The Center Of A New Lawsuit - Tasting Table

In addition to accusations of labor and human rights violations on the coffee farms that Starbucks partners with, the lawsuit also alleges that testing has found toxic substances in its Decaf House Blend medium roast coffee. The substances supposedly include methylene chloride, benzene, and toluene. The lawsuit says the presence of these chemicals violates Starbuck's labels of "100% Arabica coffee." More importantly, each are considered volatile organic compounds and are unsafe for human consumption at the levels allegedly detected.
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fromEarth911
1 week ago

Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic

Many black plastic items are difficult or unsuitable to recycle curbside due to carbon black pigment, contamination risks from e-waste chemicals, and optical sorting limitations.
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