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Paola Russo

Paola Russo is an associate editor at Biology Insights specializing in household material safety. Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, she worked in product compliance and safety verification for a consumer goods company. Russo applies that testing background to reporting on kitchenware and non-toxic home furnishings.

Banana Fibre: Characteristics, Uses, and Benefits
What Does Latex Come From? The Natural & Synthetic Origins
Plant Fibres: Types, Uses, and Importance
What Is Pine Resin and What Is It Used For?
What Is Copal Resin? Its Uses, Types, and Origins
Is Yarn Cotton? Types, Uses, and How to Tell
Is Acacia Wood Toxic? What You Need to Know
Where Do Natural Fibers Come From?
Is Chestnut a Hardwood? Its Classification and Properties
Where Does Tung Oil Come From and How Is It Made?
Is Jute a Natural or Synthetic Fiber?
What Is Cork? Its Origin, Properties, and Uses
Is Hemp Natural or Synthetic? Explaining the Difference
How Hard Is Olive Wood? Its Hardness and Durability
What Does Cane Look Like? From Plant to Processed Material
Is Wool a Natural or Synthetic Fiber?
Is Linen a Cellulose or Protein Fiber?
How Does the Yarn in the Sweater Differ From the Wool on the Sheep?
Is Silk a Plant Fiber? Explaining Its True Origin
Is Merino Wool Natural? A Look at Its Source and Benefits
What Is Jute Fiber? Its Characteristics and Uses
What Is Laurel Wood? Its Types, Uses, and Properties
Is Horse Hair Synthetic? The Answer and Its Common Uses
What Is Shellac Made Out Of? Its Natural Origins
Where Does Lacquer Come From? Natural & Synthetic Sources
Does Bamboo Break Easily? A Look at Its Durability
Where Do Natural Fibers Come From? Plant & Animal Sources
What Is Cork Made Of? Composition and Properties
What Is Ramie Fiber? Its Properties and Common Uses
What Is Hemp Hurd and What Is It Used For?