Five things to consider when it comes to reusing or replacing food storage containers. Experts share their best tips.

Ceramic containers are an expert-approved storage alternative because they don't pose a risk of chemicals leaching into food, says McCurdy. They work well for reheating leftovers, as they are ...

Between sturdy take-out boxes, margarine tubs, and inexpensive plastic containers, it’s not hard in today’s day and age to find a home for your leftover pasta. In fact, the average American woman owns ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow.

Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my ...

As much as we'd like to, it's nearly impossible to avoid plastic packaging in grocery stores. But there are some clever ways ...

Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my ...

Your garden could be a hobby or a place to reduce your carbon footprint. So why not reuse something you were thinking about ...

From the pantry to the bathroom, the possibilities are endless.

Reusing plastic takeout containers seems like an easy, eco-friendly way to cut down on waste, but beneath the good intention is a question that keeps swirling: What happens when that plastic is reused ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reusing plastic takeout containers might seem eco-friendly, but experts say some plastics can degrade with heat and time, ...