Some foods don’t belong in plastic. Learn which ingredients suffer most and what safer containers keep flavor and quality ...

Between sturdy take-out boxes, margarine tubs, and inexpensive plastic containers, it’s not hard in today’s day and age to find a home for your leftover pasta. In fact, the average American woman owns ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With increasing concern over the health effects of microplastics, maybe you've made some easy swaps, like ...

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, ...

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 ...