According to the USDA, it’s safe to microwave food in plastic wrap as long as it is labeled as microwave-safe. You also need ...

Learn when it's safe and when it's not.

If at all possible, it is best to limit your use of plastic. Especially one-off plastic materials. That said, if you rely on ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

Many experts recommend replacing your standard sponge weekly due to inevitable bacteria growth (even every few weeks feels ...

• Most English cucumbers come wrapped in single-use plastic to keep moisture in, air out, and to help prevent bruises and scrapes. • If you buy unwrapped cucumbers, you can wrap them in plastic wrap ...

Let’s talk about plastic wrap. That clingy, crinkly roll we all keep in the drawer -- the one that never tears straight and sticks to everything except the bowl you’re trying to cover. It’s convenient ...