Sure, it's a fast way to get your tater done, but microwaves also tend to cook things unevenly. In the case of zapped potatoes, you can use wet paper towels to allow for steam to retain moisture.

Most food deliveries come wrapped in petrochemicals. But there are ways to reduce the disposable plastic delivered to your door. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

In four visits to the supermarket an average family uses 60 plastic bags. 42% of plastic produced annually is used for single-use plastics and the number of chemicals used in production is 16,000.