Dear Recycle Lady,Do black plastic kitchen utensils release toxic microplastics? In 2024, an alarming study of black plastic kitchen utensils resulted in people across the nation tossing out black plastic kitchen utensils. Their recommendation was to replace all black plastic kitchen utensils with stainless steel or wooden options. Fortunately, many organizations are working to remove the entangled ghost gear and to educate fishing communities on the hazards of ghost gear. Dear Recycle Lady is sponsored jointly by the Greenbrier Recycling Center and Greenworks Recycling.

Source: CNN February 28, 2026 00:21 UTC