
Katie Okamoto
Sustainability Lead Editor at Wirecutter
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3 weeks ago |
nytimes.com | Katie Okamoto
In the last of our three-part plastics challenge, our sustainability editor walks through the actually realistic swaps she recommends in each area of your life. To set the scene a bit: Globally, the majority of new plastic is made into packaging. Textiles, consumer products, electronics, and personal-care products also represent significant slices of the annual plastic pie.
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4 weeks ago |
nytimes.com | Katie Okamoto
“Waste less. Feel good,” reads the box from Ridwell Express. “Recycle clothes and earn rewards,” chirps the envelope for Trashie’s Take Back Bag. Recycling intermediaries such as Ridwell and Trashie can take the schlep out of dealing with your to-donate or to-recycle pile.
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1 month ago |
nytimes.com | Katie Okamoto
In part two of our three-part plastics challenge, our sustainability editor walks you through how to reduce exposure to microplastics and their chemicals, including in your food, drinking water, and air. Last week, we took a bird’s eye view of the plastic problem. Globally, plastic production has been steadily growing for decades and is projected to continue rising.
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1 month ago |
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Katie Okamoto |Marilyn Ong
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsLooking to limit exposure to plastic and nonstick kitchen gear? In our first roundtable episode, two of our staff experts share their best advice. Sustainability editor Katie Okamoto digs into the health risks of various materials, while kitchen editor Marilyn Ong shares swaps that are beloved by chefs—and that may last a lifetime.
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1 month ago |
nytimes.com | Katie Okamoto
In the first edition of our three-part plastics challenge, our sustainability editor breaks down what the science says (so far) about the plastic in our environments and how to start making thoughtful decisions about your consumption. Plus: one tip you can do today to reduce microplastic shedding. The headlines are full of plastic these days. From black plastic kitchen utensils to microplastics, it’s all a bit alarming.
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