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.

Yes! According to Ziploc, its plastic bags are made with materials strong enough to be reused several times. Ziploc brand ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

For decades we've been told to "reduce, recycle and reuse" to help the environment. But some experts say when it comes to plastic, we might want to hold off reusing plastic food packaging. It's become ...

How Are Plastic Bottles Made? Plastics are made from oil or natural gas, which are made of molecules called hydrocarbons. When you heat hydrocarbons to very high temperatures, they break down into ...

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely, and not ...

Indonesia is promoting “reuse” as a key solution to its plastic waste crisis, with civil society and the Ministry of Environment launching a “reuse road map” to mainstream practices like refilling and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Allrecipes If one of your resolutions this year includes using fewer single-use plastic items, you might’ve heard a tip to wash ...