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A person removes a lid from a coffee cup.

Tech

Study finds 'biodegradable' coffee cups shed 12 times more microplastics

An Amazon building.

Business

Amazon faces class action lawsuit claiming 'sustainable' seafood labels misled shoppers

A modern gray tiny house with a peaked roof, surrounded by a driveway and small plants.

Home

Viral posts tie Boxabl to Elon Musk, but no $7,999 Tesla house exists in Texas

A hand uses a pen tool to work on disassembled smartphone components placed on a table.

Tech

EU repair rules start reshaping gadget design as global e-waste could jump 32% by 2030

A flame retardant is sprayed to ensure fire protection.

Tech

Researchers say widely used US flame retardant TBBPA may endanger children

A vintage black Emerson table fan with a circular base and metal blades, displayed on a table with other objects.

Home

A 90-year-old cast-iron Emerson fan needed just two tiny repairs to hum again

A container filled with kimchi, showcasing layered cabbage and red chili seasoning.

Tech

South Korea researchers turn 18,700 tons of kimchi radish waste into bioplastic

The exterior of a Best Buy store with a blue wall and a parked vehicle displaying an in-home consultation advertisement.

Business

Best Buy says 29 supply chain facilities now have TRUE zero-waste certification

A dumpster containing various items including comforters and packaging.

Business

TJ Maxx dumpster yields comforter set, perfume, and decor in a blunt look at retail waste

A person repairing a smartphone.

Tech

California court revives suit claiming Apple blocked independent iPhone repairs, drove up costs

A person pointing at returned products.

Tech

Man opens Amazon returns, then finds how many 'broken' gadgets weren't broken

A courtroom with wooden walls, a judge's desk, and green lamp lights.

Tech

Colorado repair firm sues Toast, Owl Labs, and Blackmagic in first right-to-repair cases