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The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?

Extrusion blow molding is a process used to create hollow parts from a plastic base material.

Scientists and activists are raising concerns about plastic containers. There are several options available to consumers who decide to replace their plastic bottles.

Every plastic item has a symbol and a code on the bottom: But which ones can be recycled and which ones are unsafe as toys or for food storage?

The popularity of bottled water continues to increase in the developed world. This has a devastating effect on energy resources, fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions.

Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.

All plastics are rated using a number system. Understanding what those numbers mean can help people do more than recycle, it can help them avoid dangerous chemicals.