If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals into food. A best practice is to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate instead of microwaving food in a plastic container.

Let's just agree: We all have that one kitchen cupboard that is overflowing with plastic containers. Some are self-consciously bought, some are gifted, and some are used from takeout food. From ...

If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging ... of water spreading out into a thin layer that can easily ...

State Sen. Laura Fine, a Democrat from Glenview who’s sponsoring the foam container bill, said there are alternatives to polystyrene and plastic bags and that the measures are necessary “to ...

Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by the manufacturer are safe to use in the microwave. If a container is not ...

Scientists map microplastics across ocean depths, revealing their deep spread, persistence, and potential climate impact.

A 2019 report titled “Plastic & Health: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet” by the Center for International Environmental Law looked comprehensively at health implications with the ...

So it's really great to get them involved and to really get the community involved in collecting plastic," said Kerry Oostdyk, a teacher at Plainwell Middle School and leader of the Eco Club.

By the end of the week, I was left with a horrifying pile of yogurt cups, coffee lids, plastic wrappers and takeout containers — far more than I expected. I even had enough trash to cover my ...