Ceramic containers are an expert-approved storage alternative because they don't pose a risk of chemicals leaching into food, says McCurdy. They work well for reheating leftovers, as they are ...

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 ...

A new study found that college students who leaned on takeout were loaded with microplastics, and that exposure was linked to microbiome shifts tied to health concerns. Researchers in China studied ...

As much as we'd like to, it's nearly impossible to avoid plastic packaging in grocery stores. But there are some clever ways to reuse those containers.