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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.

Is PETG Water Resistant? Liquid & Moisture Explained Chemistry
Is Pewter Safe to Drink From?Chemistry
What Temperature Can Nylon Withstand?Chemistry
How Wax Is Made: Natural, Petroleum, and Synthetic Waxes Chemistry
Is Hair Spray Flammable? Yes, Even When Dry Safety
What Years Was Asbestos Used: 1890s to Today Safety
What Are Acetate Glasses? Material, Style & Quality Chemistry
What Is Kraft Paper Used For and Why It’s So Strong Chemistry
What Is Contact Adhesive and How Does It Work?Chemistry
What Are Ping Pong Balls Made Of: Celluloid vs ABS Chemistry
What Are Football Pads Made Of? Foam, Plastic & More Physics
What Are Acrylics? Plastics, Paint, Nails & More Chemistry
What’s in a Fire Extinguisher? Types and Chemicals Safety
How to Change the Color of Plastic Permanently Chemistry
What Is Glue Made Of? From White Glue to Epoxy Chemistry
Is Rayon Synthetic or Natural? It’s Semi-Synthetic Chemistry
What Are Baseballs Made Of? Cork, Leather & Yarn Physics
How to Clean Up Polyurethane: Brushes, Skin & More Safety
Does Cotton Fleece Shrink? Causes, Prevention & Fixes Physics
Is Polyester UV Resistant Enough for Outdoor Use?Physics
Is Polyester Stain Resistant? Water vs. Oil Stains Chemistry
Is Yarn Cotton? Types, Uses, and How to Tell Botany
Fleece vs. Wool: Which Is Actually Warmer?Physics
What Is Shell Fabric? Hard Shell, Soft Shell & More Chemistry
How Much Is One Meter of Fabric? Size, Cost & Uses Physics
Are Polyester Pants Good? The Real Pros and Cons Chemistry
How to Iron Lyocell Without Damaging the Fabric Chemistry
Is Acacia Wood Toxic? What You Need to Know Botany
What Is Softwood? Definition, Characteristics, and Uses Trees & Shrubs
Where Do Natural Fibers Come From?Botany