releasing tiny plastic particles into food," said Brad Younggren of Circulate Health. When you microwave food in plastic, the heat accelerates how much microplastics leach into the food.

The way many everyday plastics are manufactured builds unseen stress into the material — stress that later drives the release of tiny plastic particles into our food and the environment.

Hubballi: When the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reportedly directed the Karnataka food safety department to inquire about hotels packing food items in plastic carry bags ...

Plastic food storage containers are commonly used in almost every kitchen. While plastic containers are not the best option, they are still popular as they are budget-friendly, lightweight and help ...

Firstly, they examined the eating habits of over 3,000 people in China, focusing on how often they used plastic takeout containers and whether they had heart disease. Secondly, they exposed rats ...

A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their ...

Whether it be for storing leftovers or organizing your refrigerated groceries, plastic food containers come in handy for all sorts of things. Not only do plastic containers make our lives easier ...

Citing the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into food, nutrition experts have kicked against microwaving food in plastic containers, warning that it could expose consumers to ...

Starting January 9, 2025, Jamaica will implement a nationwide ban on plastic food containers, a progressive move toward environmental sustainability and improved public health. This ban is the ...

But the rise in popularity has led to an unintended consequence: Along with orange peels and eggshells, people are tossing twist ties, cling wrap, foam trays and other plastic food packaging into ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Canvas Credit Union officially opened a food pantry at Pikes Peak State College's Centennial Campus. The food pantry is part Canvas Credit Union's first initiative ...