Real-Time Science

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

February 12, 2024 - Real-Time Science

Plastic and polymer science continues to advance as researchers develop polymer materials that can degrade with limited human intervention. In this post, we look at biodegradable plastics and polymers. What are plastics and polymers? There is no singular agreed-upon definition for plastic. Plastics,…

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Real-time Science – Plastic & Polymer-based Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

February 5, 2024 - Real-Time Science

In this post, we look at plastic and polymer-based packaging and explore the risks and benefits of these materials. What is packaging? What does it do? There are three core purposes of packaging materials: Protect products from contamination or damage. Contain and portion…

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Real-time Science – What’s plastic?

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Kyleigh Cross

January 29, 2024 - Real-Time Science

This seemingly innocuous question is complicated. In this post, we will explore the current definitions and understanding of plastics. What is plastic? There is no singular agreed-upon definition for plastic. Plastics, as a term, is used to describe a vast array of materials…

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Real-time Science: Sweeteners

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 8, 2023 - Real-Time Science

Science evolves as evidence builds to determine if an ingredient, contaminant, or technology is safe. However, headlines are often faster than the research on an ingredient's harm or safety profile. This community request explores Artificial Sweeteners. What are sweeteners? Any ingredient that adds…

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Real-time Science: PFAS Compounds

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

May 2, 2023 - Real-Time Science

In this post we look at a community request: PFAS compounds. Updated: April 16, 2024 Science evolves as research and evidence grow to help us determine the safety of an ingredient, contaminant, or technology. However, headlines around ingredient safety are often faster than…

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