A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or approximately 25% -- were detected in humans. Specifically, 235 FCCs in materials ...

When it comes to food storage, it is important to choose your containers wisely. Most people use glass or plastic containers, both of which are effective, but one may be more beneficial and may have a ...

I often research and write about plastics in the home, and the net result has been me ditching my plastic cutting board and storage containers. I also use mostly wooden and metal utensils, but up ...

Now, a study published in Chemosphere, which was led by researchers at Toxic-Free Future and the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at Vrije Universiteit, gives even more reason to ...

Born in Alabama, educated in the U.S. and in Europe, Martin lives in Alabama and in Prague. Fluent in German, he is at work on a history of the East German secret police for Alfred A. Knopf publishers ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. My kitchen utensil drawer needed an overhaul ...

Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful. A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame ...

After searching through my kitchen cabinets and drawers, I found several potential microplastic culprits hiding there.

My kitchen utensil drawer needed an overhaul. After adding more and more gadgets over the years, it’s become a frustrating mess each time I try to find the item I need. Sometimes, I can’t even get the ...

My kitchen utensil drawer needed an overhaul. After adding more and more gadgets over the years, it's become a frustrating mess each time I try to find the item I need. Sometimes, I can't even get the ...