Simply put, plastic wrap — which is usually made of food-safe low-density polyethylene, or LDPE — “is actually quite ...

The microwave is a safe and convenient defrosting option when you're in a rush, but it's important to thaw meat the right way ...

A new Spaceship Earth tumbler with a metallic geodesic design is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the tumbler for ...

A look at the differences between dishwasher safe and microwave safe kitchenware, with tips for what to do when an item is ...

Microwaves create electromagnetic radiation. “In the microwave, we expose food to these electromagnetic waves,” said Dmitriy Soldatov, professor in the Department of Chemistry at the ...

Your mug may bear a microwave-safe indicator, such as a label with text like "safe for microwave use" or "microwave" written on it. Additionally, a symbol resembling several wavy lines or a box with ...

Storing and freezing your breast milk is safe if you follow a few guidelines ... Never store breast milk in plastic bottles with the recycle symbol 7 on them. These may have BPA in them, too.

Duni is launching a new take-away series that combines improved recyclability with enhanced functionality. The series introduces a grey plastic base ...

To identify microwave-safe glass, look for a label or symbol on the item, such as a small microwave with wavy lines. If the glassware lacks this designation, it's best to err on the side of caution ...

You'll know a piece of plastic is made of polypropylene if it has the number 5 inside the recycling triangle symbol ... You should never microwave plastic if it can be avoided.

“Always check for a ‘microwave safe’ symbol at the bottom of the container to confirm its suitability,” said food scientist and author Jessica Gavin. While you might see a microwave-safe symbol that ...