I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body.

If your plastic food containers are looking worse for wear, it might be time to put them out to pasture. How long DO they last, anyway? We have naswers.

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, ...

They come in fun colors, too.

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as "forever ...

As food retail, takeaway services, fresh produce distribution, and consumer goods businesses continue to evolve, plastic packaging remains an important part of modern product protection and ...

If you’re like me and pack lunch for the office, you know how important it is to have a fail-safe way to transport food. To avoid ruining your work bag and laptop, you need something with a leak-proof ...

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 ...

Starting January 9, plastic food containers will officially be prohibited for distribution and use, marking the continuation ...

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