It's not just about what's getting into the containers — it's also about what's leeching out of them.

I’ve been wanting to cut down on plastic use in my daily life for a long time now. Not only is it wasteful — most plastic will stick around for hundreds and even thousands of years — but there have ...

Plastic containers are great for storing food, but they don’t last forever. Experts warn that scratches, stains, and damage can trap bacteria and release microplastics. If a container is smelly, ...

For as long as I can remember, plastic food storage containers were a kitchen staple. My mom packed so many lunches and snacks for us in the iconic plastic bins and bowls that for the longest time, I ...

Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, University of Queensland researchers have found. Dr. Elvis Okoffo from UQ's ...