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20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic

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Earth Day arrives on Monday, April 22, but you can already take part. We at WIRED value sustainability all year long, and right now you’ll find plenty of sales on our favorite eco-conscious gear. Be sure to check out our related buying guides, including Best Reusable Products, Best Recycled and Upcycled Gear, Best Clothing Made … Read more

More than 4,000 plastic chemicals are hazardous, report finds

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Plastic wrappers are known to leach some chemicals into food.Credit: Carl Court/Getty After a year of trawling through scientific reports and national regulatory databases, scientists funded by the Norwegian Research Council have compiled a list of more than 16,000 ‘plastic chemicals’ — compounds found in plastics or thought to be used in them, including raw … Read more