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We all know that we should be recycling. It's 2026, after all — the days of getting away with not being aware of its importance are long gone. However, some of us might be recycling a little bit too ...

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. Reusing plastic ...

These seven everyday items seem like safe bets for the blue bin. They're not, and tossing them in only bogs down the system.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person holding fresh berries in plastic packaging. - Forewer/Shutterstock So you've bought some strawberries at the local store.

An emerging contingent of South Florida restaurant patrons is rejecting plastic and Styrofoam containers for their takeout.

Plastic is inescapable in modern day. When it comes to stashing leftovers or picking up takeout, plastic containers seem to be a quick fix. Still, a growing number of studies pointing to the harmful ...

Reusing plastic takeout containers might seem eco-friendly, but experts say some plastics can degrade with heat and time, releasing microplastics into food. Labels like "microwave-safe" and ...