HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The disposable face masks and gloves we use are creating new challenges when it comes to keeping our neighborhoods clean. In some cases, they end up as litter. We've ...

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As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the ...

As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rise in the U.S., people are starting to wear disposable gloves in public to reduce their risk of infection. Infectious disease doctors warn that disposable ...

It is true that certain chemicals like alcohol-based hand sanitizers may degrade the integrity of some disposable gloves over time. However, exactly how much depends on the type of disinfectant used ...