Microwaving a ready meal in its plastic tray can release thousands of microscopic plastic particles into the food within minutes even when the packaging is labelled “microwave-safe”, according to a ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

Passers-by going down East Willett Drive on Saturday might have noticed a sharp contrast in the University of Wyoming’s typically brown and gold campus landscape, thanks to a brightly-colored shipping ...

Here’s what you need to know amid concerns about microplastics and toxic chemicals. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by ...