Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reusing takeout containers can help reduce waste and save money, but it’s important to do so safely. Most takeout containers are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wachirawit Iemlerkchai via Getty Images When it comes to low-cost kitchen items that can stand the test of time, plastic food ...

Reduce your exposure to toxic microplastics.

Storing food in plastic containers is largely safe. The real issue is when you heat them up.

If you’re like me and pack lunch for the office, you know how important it is to have a fail-safe way to transport food. To avoid ruining your work bag and laptop, you need something with a leak-proof ...

There are plenty of reasons to make the switch to glass food-storage containers. While the plastic kind do keep your food covered, they stain more easily, warp when microwaved, and contain ...

In my role as a food and nutrition specialist, I often field questions from Extension agents as well as other professionals and consumers. These are a few questions that I have answered lately and ...

Dillon is an Update Writer at Food & Wine, where he spends most of his time ensuring product recommendations are fresh and relevant. He's performed testing on kitchenware like bundt pans and cookware ...

Lots of folks are interested in storing their food (and baby food, and kid food) in things that are not plastic, such as silicone and glass. While plastic might be convenient, it isn’t the best choice ...

Storing leftovers in open cans is generally food safe, but oxygen exposure can quickly affect flavor and quality—especially ...

We're getting better at reducing our kitchen waste. We store food properly to keep it fresh longer, compost, and try to buy food in recyclable containers at the supermarket whenever possible. But what ...