D itching plastic containers and plastic bags might feel like a tall order. But once you equip yourself with the right ...

A number of studies now indicate that common plastic food storage containers can release extremely large numbers of plastic particles during everyday use. For instance, one study of reusable plastic ...

How many times have you picked up an empty food container and tossed it in the recycling bin without a second thought? Since they seem like trash, it's what most people do. Yet, you could also ...

Microplastics are harmful to the body, and the environmental impact is pretty bad, too. Though they’re invisible to the naked eye, bits of microplastic have been found to increase health risks, ...

A professor of environmental health explained the dangers of using certain materials in microwaves. Here are the food storage ...

There are plenty of reasons to make the switch to glass food-storage containers. While the plastic kind do keep your food covered, they stain more easily, warp when microwaved, and contain ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plastic food containers have been a mainstay in American kitchens since the heyday of Tupperware parties in the 1950s and '60s. They still ...

A passionate home cook since childhood, Mark Marino has covered food news for numerous national print and digital publications. He also served as the executive director of The Kitchn's shopping team, ...

When you think about takeout, your biggest concerns might be how greasy the food is or whether you remembered to ask for extra napkins. But new research suggests there may be more to consider than ...