Plastic wrap is a staple in kitchens across the world. It’s convenient for covering leftovers, wrapping sandwiches, and keeping food fresh. However, many people don’t realize that using plastic wrap ...

What happens is the polymer chains that make up plastic begin to move around when heated, making it easier for the chemicals ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

Black plastic containers have become a common sight in food deliveries across the world. Their popularity stems from convenience, affordability, and durability. Many people even reuse them multiple ...

You can find plastic containers storing food in just about every grocery store. But a new study makes a strong case for never eating out of a plastic container, especially those meant to be heated, ...

I’ve been wanting to cut down on plastic use in my daily life for a long time now. Not only is it wasteful — most plastic will stick around for hundreds and even thousands of years — but there have ...

A new study found chemicals can leach from plastic takeout containers into food, impacting the gut biome—and then the heart Getty Eating from plastic takeout containers can increase your risk of ...

Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how you can reduce your exposure. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, ...

Plastic storage containers are a great tool for organizing basements, attics, and even garage spaces, because they can stack and store with ease.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Many plastic dishes and storage containers are marked ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.