Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wachirawit Iemlerkchai via Getty Images When it comes to low-cost kitchen items that can stand the test of time, plastic food ...

Plastic containers are great for storing food, but they don't last forever. Experts warn that scratches, stains, and damage can trap bacteria and release microplastics. If a container is smelly, ...

Just about every home kitchen has “that” space — the one where all the old butter tubs and takeout containers are crammed, along with tons of mismatched lids. The next time you’re reaching in there to ...

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 ...

While it’s generally OK to store food in plastic containers labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, you should try to use glass. Plastic marked with a 3, 6, and 7 should be used minimally around food to limit ...

Recently, when I — and a lot of people — began thinking about how to better avoid microplastics in the kitchen, one of the ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow. Reusing plastic ...