Heat can trigger release of microplastics and nanoplastics as well as chemicals linked to hormone disruption, infertility and ...

Heating plastic-packaged ready meals—even those labeled as “safe to heat”—and takeout foods in microwaves or ovens can ...

Between sturdy take-out boxes, margarine tubs, and inexpensive plastic containers, it’s not hard in today’s day and age to find a home for your leftover pasta. In fact, the average American woman owns ...

Plastic isn’t always the safest bet for food storage, and here’s why. Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic ...

HELENA, Mont. — As Friday’s transmittal deadline looms in Helena, legislators are working furiously to advance general bills out of their respective chambers before it’s too late. In the House, the ...

Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly found in plastic food containers and packaging, have long been linked to reproductive health problems. A new study has added further evidence to pile, tying ...

Simple home recycling hacks that reduce waste, cut plastic use and improve sustainability through smarter systems, storage ...

The first company to ever sell fully synthetic plastic—the Bakelite Corp., established in 1922—advertised it as “The Material of a Thousand Uses.” It had that right: Today, beyond the plates we eat ...

When you hear about excessive plastic packaging, the focus is usually on the food industry – straws, coffee cups, Styrofoam takeout containers, chip bags, and more. While the food industry is ...