If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the ...

Tossing the wrong items into recycling can gum up the entire process. Here are seven takeout containers that should skip the ...

Plastic kitchen tools, like spatulas or food storage containers, can leak microplastics into your food with regular use and ...

Plastic containers are convenient, but not always food-safe. If you're trying to preserve flavor or freshness long-term, try glass or silicone instead.

Keeping pantry staples fresh and organized can be a daily challenge, especially when juggling mismatched containers and ...

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 ...

Many common kitchen items like clamshells, foil and greasy pizza boxes often can’t go in curbside recycling. Food residue on containers and mixed materials, like coffee cans, make recycling harder and ...

When a prominent Buddhist monk in Myanmar noticed a surge in plastic waste generated by residents in his Yangon neighbourhood during the pandemic, he decided to do something about it.

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

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Anyone who will have had pasta leftovers should know the struggles of having grubby plastic containers after their meal. Nowadays we're all after easy cleaning hacks that promise stain-free appliances ...

I’m sending a set to my parents. Liv Dansky has worked for Food & Wine since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer. Her work can be found across brands like Southern ...