I n the vast wonderland of vintage collectibles, few topics have a following as devoted as vintage Pyrex. This brightly ...

When US President Donald Trump vowed to end the "ridiculous situation" of paper straws with an executive order recently, he noted that he had used "them many times, and on occasion, they break, they ...

Although we could argue indefinitely as to which straw materials are worse (reuseable metal or glass straws require water and a cleaning agent, another potential contaminant) the overarching ...

He’ll provide tips and tricks for creating a lawn that’s both functional and eye-catching Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Joel Karsten – Straw Bale Gardener: The pioneer of straw bale gardening ...

Glass straws are often touted as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic options thanks to their ability to keep more single-use plastic out of landfills and the oceans.

From beach-ready straw hats to night-out clutches ... Photo credit: Susan S. Vintage Pyrex bowls in vibrant colors sit next to mismatched china sets that are just begging to host your next eclectic ...

Meanwhile, straws made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) – a synthetic, biodegradable polymer – lose almost 60 percent of their flexural strength when wet. Metal and glass straws aren’t much ...

Water scarcity, contamination, and lack of sanitation are global issues that require innovations in chemistry, engineering, and materials science. To tackle the challenge of providing high-quality ...