Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

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 ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

Many factors go into choosing the correct container for your garden plants. These tips can help you choose the right one.

Amazon shoppers love these seven food storage containers that keep produce fresh for weeks. Shop fruit storage containers, ...

She added: “[The cause of death] was likely starving, [the dolphin] unable to absorb nutrients, and the hard plastic container may have been the final, fatal obstruction.” Chogsayan noted that ...

Loose-leaf teas are another easy way to bypass plastic tea bags—just use a stainless steel steeper, which can go directly ...

Few things are as satisfying as revisiting a freshly frozen soup, stew, or casserole you’ve saved for a later day. But if you think storing these dishes in to-go boxes, leftover margarine ...

That’s the biggest takeaway from our quest to find the best food storage containers. We tested a dozen pieces from glass and plastic sets to find lids that wouldn’t leak, plastic that wouldn ...