Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reusing takeout containers can help reduce waste and save money, but it’s important to do so safely. Most takeout containers are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts weigh in on when it is safe to use takeout containers for food storage and heating up leftovers. "Most food-safe ...

Food storage containers are a common, essential item that everyone should have. The top recommended brand, however, is a ...

Buying food in bulk can result in a lot of packaging waste, so Costco customers are always seeking creative and sustainable ways to repurpose the packages from the products they buy at the big box ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our kitchen in our senior living community uses #6 plastic to-go containers. Someone told me they are toxic. I have been reusing these clamshells — putting them through the dishwasher an dusing them ...

Recycling packaging may seem like an eco friendly choice, but it's not always the best idea. Here's what to watch out for when reusing certain containers. Once the margarine is finished or the ice ...

We're getting better at reducing our kitchen waste. We store food properly to keep it fresh longer, compost, and try to buy food in recyclable containers at the supermarket whenever possible. But what ...