Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Avoid heating food in plastic containers to reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.Transfer microwave meals to glass or ...

Japanese researchers have developed an accelerated testing method to quickly and accurately determine if harmful chemicals ...

Plastics are the most sustainable option. Food suppliers are decades away from other material that performs as well at food ...

There is a clear reason why Aldi wraps most of its produce in a whole bunch of plastic, but what are the health implications ...

Fill a glass or jar halfway with water, trim about half an inch off the stems and place the herbs in the jar. Loosely cover ...

(CNN) — Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to new research.

Slowly but surely, Americans are getting into composting. Curbside collection is on the rise, and more states and cities are making it mandatory to keep food scraps out of the garbage. But the rise in ...

Instead of tossing those plastic containers that fruit comes in directly into the recycle bin, try repurposing them in ...

Consumer Reports has partnered with The Guardian US to create this seven-week Detox Your Kitchen Challenge. Few synthetic substances are as ubiquitous across the globe as microplastics. From the peak ...

Plastic containers aren't very environment-friendly. Before you throw them out, know that you can reuse them as convenient ...

When you think about takeout, your biggest concerns might be how greasy the food is or whether you remembered to ask for extra napkins. But new research suggests there may be more to consider than ...

Global tensions at the Strait of Hormuz are driving a surge in plastic prices, creating major challenges for food and ...