Stop microwaving frozen vegetables in plastic bags.

For many years we have been warned about overexposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals found in everything from tea bags to fish and even chicken breasts. It seems no matter how much we try to ...

Takeout leftovers are one of the great simple pleasures in life. Knowing you get to heat up a little pad thai for lunch is a source of joy and calm. But if you’re microwaving your food in the plastic ...

For many people, plastic is an indispensable part of their kitchen. It's highly versatile, interacting with foods and beverages as a storing and serving material. It's tempting to include it in an ...

In my house, Sunday is reserved for meal prep. I make big batches of soup, chili, and stir-fry, then portion them out for the work week ahead. Since I usually reheat the meals in the microwave, it's ...

Microwaving those takeout containers from last night might seem like a convenient option for lunch. However, zapping styrofoam may come with health and safety risks, says Rolf Halden, professor and ...

Like you, I have been raised to believe that metal + microwave = bad. In fact, I remember my childhood next-door neighbour setting his microwave on fire after leaving a piece of foil in a tub of ...