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I recently saw a photo of longevity influencer Bryan Johnson giving a “tour” of his refrigerator. Every shelf was stocked with metal canisters, plastic bottles and glass jars like a ...

In addition to avoiding the waste and pollution of single-use plastics, I find the concept of microplastics has added a whole new level of concern. For instance, I do my food shopping with reusable ...

Aminah Taariq-Sidibe's Oct. 13 commentary on single-use plastics drives home the need for a better look at plastic use. My grandmother used Mason jars to store her hand-picked vegetables and fruits, ...

From kitchen counters to craft tables, the humble Mason jar is having a renaissance. The global canning jar market increased to $5.48 billion in 2024, with sales climbing to $923 million in the United ...

Not all glass is created equal, and some are just not suited for use in the microwave. Microwave-safe glass is typically tempered or made with heat-resistant borosilicate glass (like Pyrex)—designed ...