The reusing of glass jars is just one of many online hacks. One person showed how they use old takeout containers to store ...

Last but not least, avoid popping your leftovers in the microwave. "Microwaving food in plastic, even if the container is labeled 'microwave-safe,' accelerates plastic degradation," De Vizcaya ...

Takeaway If you store or prepare food in or around plastic, you should use those labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5 over those labeled with a 3, 6, or 7. But try to use plastic around food minimally.

Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to new research ...

When you buy plastic food containers, you tend to look for whether they're microwave and freezer-safe. The maker of Rubbermaid, Newell Brands, is now facing a class action lawsuit for claiming ...

When exposed to heat, wear, or acidic contents, Dr. De Vizcaya Ruiz says that plastic containers can release microplastics and chemical additives into food, which can be ingested.