Why certain foods don't pair well with plastic, and what to use instead.

Plastic containers are great for storing food, but they don’t last forever. Experts warn that scratches, stains, and damage can trap bacteria and release microplastics. If a container is smelly, ...

Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.

Microplastics Are Invading Your Meals - and Your Body Here's something that might make you rethink tonight's dinner. 11 billion nanoplastic particles from just one square centimeter during three ...

While it’s generally OK to store food in plastic containers labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, you should try to use glass. Plastic marked with a 3, 6, and 7 should be used minimally around food to limit ...

I make an effort to reuse or repurpose plastic containers whenever I can. Not only is it better for the planet, but it’s an ...

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I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...

Chances are sushi aficionados have left a restaurant take-out in tow and with a handful of adorable, but environmentally ...

Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

A new study found chemicals can leach from plastic takeout containers into food, impacting the gut biome—and then the heart Getty Eating from plastic takeout containers can increase your risk of ...