Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to linings to microplastic ...

As we step into 2026, now's the time to cleanse your kitchen cabinets and drawers once and for all. Throw out expired food, ...

Plastic food storage containers are a staple in the kitchen, making it simple to store leftovers, pack lunches, and organize ...

A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain cancer-causing chemicals. The study, published Tuesday in the scientific journal ...

In addition to our food and water, microplastics can be found in some of the kitchen items we use the most to cook and store our food. Although further research is needed to confirm the impact on our ...

We’re drowning in plastic. Literally. By 2050, scientists predict that there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. And since plastic does not biodegrade, it will remain in our ...

We all know how pervasive microplastics are and — though the exact effects are still being studied — that they’re bad for us and the planet. It’s a topic that’s increasingly on everyone’s minds. There ...

While you might be tempted to discard plastic berry containers, you can hang on to them and transform them into planters for ...

I consider myself to be a pretty organized person (especially in the kitchen, which I use more than any other room in my apartment). That said, the Home Edit–style decanting of absolutely all food ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...