Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course. Plastics ...

“Assuming the packaging has swollen due to the growth of microorganisms, it may still be safe to eat, although perhaps not a ...

Scientists are increasingly blunt about a habit that once felt harmless: heating leftovers in plastic. As research on ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

From takeout containers and tea bags to bottled water, gum, and even cheese, these were the most-read microplastic stories of ...

Kristin Hostetter is the Head of Sustainability at Outside Interactive, Inc. and the resident sustainability columnist on Outside Online. Hostetter has worked as a journalist in the outdoor industry ...

A study published this week delves into the mystery of how the plastic objects we interact with daily shed tiny particles that creep into our bodies, brains, and guts. While the scientific focus has ...

It’s a tale as old as time — you're rushing through the supermarket after a long day, grabbing a fresh salad for dinner, or stopping by your favorite café for a quick lunch. In those moments, you're ...

Brazil produces around 7 million tons of plastic products a year, 44% of which are disposable and single-use plastics, common in food packaging; a significant amount of it ends up in one of Brazil’s 3 ...

Food packaging can contain concerning chemicals, such as forever chemicals, but there are some steps you can take to help lower exposure. (Getty Images) Certain chemicals are leaching from food ...