Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.

We use plastic tubs for everything from taking our sandwiches to work to storing food in the freezer and reheating leftovers in the microwave. But are they safe and should we be looking for ...

With lockdown driving us to use restaurant home delivery, what's happening to all those plastic takeaway containers? Don't kid yourself they're all being recycled. Despite governments prioritising a ...

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, ...

If you want to be a better recycler in 2025, it starts with learning the dos and don'ts. Takeout containers may seem like straightforward candidates for the blue bin but many of them aren't fit to be ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...

A hidden two-letter code stamped on plastic food containers reveals just how toxic it may be. Consumers are advised to check for labels marked PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), plastics deemed ...

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Garages often get overlooked in terms of organization, even though they house a variety of items such as tools, sports gear, and gardening equipment. The absence of appropriate storage solutions can ...