If you've ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging to a puddle of water, well, you're not alone. It's one of those everyday ...

Selection of spices in a kitchen. Image (c) Tim Sandle. Selection of spices in a kitchen. Image (c) Tim Sandle. Food scientists who conducted a large collaborative study of consumer behaviour have ...

Passers-by going down East Willett Drive on Saturday might have noticed a sharp contrast in the University of Wyoming’s typically brown and gold campus landscape, thanks to a brightly-colored shipping ...

Microwaving a ready meal in its plastic tray can release thousands of microscopic plastic particles into the food within minutes even when the packaging is labelled “microwave-safe”, according to a ...

Takeout leftovers are one of the great simple pleasures in life. Knowing you get to heat up a little pad thai for lunch is a source of joy and calm. But if you’re microwaving your food in the plastic ...

Here’s what you need to know amid concerns about microplastics and toxic chemicals. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...