I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

Plastic is a synthetic or semi-synthetic material that’s durable, lightweight, and flexible. These properties allow it to be made into a variety of products, including medical devices, automotive ...

Microplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the long-term health risks still unknown. While a microwave on its own is said to ...

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MINNEAPOLIS - As part of a report compiling decades of research on the health effects of chemicals in food, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a recommendation for parents - stop microwaving food ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Many plastic dishes and storage containers are marked ...

In Too Afraid to Ask, we’re answering food-related questions that may or may not give you goosebumps. Today: Can you put plastic in the microwave? It all started by accident. Kazi Albab Hussain, a PhD ...

A Chinese takeout meal with stir-fried chicken, vegetables, and fried rice in a black plastic container, with a fortune cookie, soy sauce packet, and disposable chopsticks on a white background - ...

The Homberking glass food storage containers are an ideal non-toxic option for reducing microplastics in the kitchen. This 24 ...

Welcome to Plastic-Free Kitchen Week on the Strategist, where we’ve been obsessively researching and testing plastic alternatives — for everything from appliances to cleaning supplies to cookware. For ...