A report assessing state policies on plastics comes just weeks before negotiators meet to attempt to finalize a global treaty ...

Barrie residents reminded that diapers and personal hygiene products belong in the garbage; 'plastic of any kind is not ...

Plastic Waste is Ubiquitous Plastic is everywhere. It’s in the packaging of our food, the toys our children play with, and ...

She cites a 2023 study that concluded microplastics are released from food plastic storage containers, and recommended replacing plastic containers with alternative materials like glass.

You might think the biggest risk of takeout is extra calories, but research shows your food’s packaging could be even more concerning. A new study links frequent exposure to plastic takeout ...

1. Avoid plastic food containers and kitchen tools. Plastic food storage containers, regardless of the temperature they’re sitting at, can result in microplastics leaching into the food it’s ...

Airtight plastic food containers filled with vegetables on kitchen counter. High resolution 42Mp indoors digital capture taken with SONY A7rII and Zeiss Batis 40mm F2.0 CF lens Published Apr 25, 2025 ...

Are Plastic Food Containers Safe to Use? Plastic storage products can leach microplastics into foods when frozen or microwaved. Here's how to limit your exposure.

Don’t use plastic containers that are more than 10 years old. ... “High-quality food-grade plastic containers have an estimated number of dishwasher or hot water washes of 100 times,” he said.

Cheap plastic takeout containers are mostly not safe and should never be used to reheat food. Styrofoam is even worse because it melts in the microwave, a clear indication that it is an unsafe ...