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I was a chef for almost a decade, and in that time, I collected tons of plastic deli containers in my home kitchen. Now, I’m ...

And polymer chemists agree.

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, ...

Plastic storage containers are pretty much everywhere at this point, but they’re not always the healthiest choice for your food. According to a nationally recognized research toxicologist we ...

Plastic food containers are convenient, easy to clean, and simple to stack and store, so it's no surprise they're a go-to for everything from chopped produce to last night's leftovers. In most cases, ...

Why certain foods don't pair well with plastic, and what to use instead. Plastic food containers are convenient, easy to clean, and simple to stack and store, so it's no surprise they're a go-to for ...