Certain plastics don’t like heat or long-term use.

Including four safer food storage containers that we found on sale.

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 ...

Researchers are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as 'forever chemicals.' In a new study, ...

A: When it comes to items made of plastic, it sounds like you’ve got the basic rule down: only recycle plastic containers in your bin or cart. In addition, plastic ...

As it turns out, plastic containers actually can be a little environmentally friendly! Just reuse them to make DIY bird feeders with optional seed dispensers.

When it comes to recycling, we all make mistakes. Sometimes, we throw something in the wrong bin—or we aren’t sure what bin it belongs in and make an educated guess. And if you’ve ever wondered ...