Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by the ...

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Illinois lawmakers are trying the curb plastic production by limiting foam food containers and single-use plastic bags, which ...

"Moms must double down on demanding that the people who make the products we buy, the people who sell our stuff, and the ...

Researchers assessed plasticizer levels in foods typical of the Spanish diet and found widespread contamination, with infants ...

There are seven types of plastic, but it’s only practical to recycle three types in Malaysia. Since the other four kinds of plastic don’t get recycled in this country, the best solution is ...

Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind safe compounds. The benefit of plastics ...

If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals ... butter or sending customers home with hot soup. These types of containers are not intended for repeat use, Yakas explained ...