A Highland secondary school is to trial the serving of lunch items in reusable containers to help it cut down on waste. Single use packaging from Kingussie High School's canteen accounts for 9% of the ...

Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

Whether you’re stowing leftovers in the fridge or throwing lunch in your bag for the workday, you want a sturdy, tight-sealing container that keeps your food fresh. And as you’ve probably learned ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...

While it’s generally OK to store food in plastic containers labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, you should try to use glass. Plastic marked with a 3, 6, and 7 should be used minimally around food to limit ...

When you think about takeout, your biggest concerns might be how greasy the food is or whether you remembered to ask for extra napkins. But new research suggests there may be more to consider than ...