A jarring new scientific investigation has uncovered evidence that the containers storing your favorite foods might be silently increasing your cancer risk. Researchers have identified nearly 200 ...

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 ...

What we often overlook is that these containers are usually meant for single use and should be discarded immediately.

Karat Packaging Inc. specializes in disposable food packaging, with a growing focus on eco-friendly products. Learn more ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom will decide on a bill this month that would set new recycling goals for plastic food and beverage containers. Agriculture—along with grocers and restaurants—stepped in to oppose the ...

Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and ...

Harmful chemicals like Bisphenol-A and phthalates are found in plastic containers, which can gradually accumulate in the body ...

Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly found in plastic food containers and packaging, have long been linked to reproductive health problems. A new study has added further evidence to pile, tying ...

Composting biodegradable food containers cuts the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. But the practice may serve up some unintended consequences for human health. That’s because the items ...

We use plastic tubs for everything from taking our sandwiches to work to storing food in the freezer and reheating leftovers in the microwave. But are they safe and should we be looking for ...