Glass is one of the best options for microwaving because it doesn't release chemicals. However, if your container has cracks ...

When hunger and laziness coincide, reheating last night's leftovers in the microwave seems like a great idea. But if you ...

It's an unsettling thought: What if all the BPA-avoiding we've been doing—carefully checking for a "BPA-Free" label before any plastic purchase—has all been for naught? That BPA alternatives ...

It is recyclable. Number 5: PP (polypropylene) is not as recyclable as numbers 1 and 2, but this plastic is another good option when choosing safe, toxin-free food and beverage containers.

The food-safe part is particularly important because, as food science consultant Bryan Quoc Le explained, “plastic components can leach from [less food-safe] plastic and migrate into the food ...

Plastic wrap shouldn’t be microwaved unless it has a microwave-safe symbol on the packaging. Since Saran Wrap switched from the stronger PVC plastic to the reliably food-safe LDPE in the early 2000s, ...

There is no single type of plastic and the word plastic can refer to many different materials, some of which are deemed microwave-safe, meaning they will not warp in the microwave when heated.

Did you know 'microwave-safe' plastic is not always as safe as it sounds? Surprised? No need to panic yet, we are here to break it down clearly.

Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.