What happens is that you'll have something made of plastic - like a food storage container or a water bottle - that leaches microparticles of plastic into your food when heated up, cleaned, or just ...

Sous vide: If you own an immersion circulator, a vacuum sealer is nearly a necessity. While it’s possible to utilize zipper-top bags in water bath cooking, vacuum sealer bags offer an airtight, fully ...

Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the ...

It has been four years since Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban went into effect at retail stores, prohibiting establishments from providing customers with single-use plastic bags. Many shoppers now ...

As part of an ongoing statewide investigation into plastic bag producers and their recyclability in California, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Oct. 17 a lawsuit against Novolex Holdings LLC, Inteplast ...

Washington’s plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state’s own study says we should drop it. That’s right. Drop the ban. The new Washington State University (WSU) report is clear. Bring back ...

Few things are more disappointing than opening a bag of chips, crackers or cookies and finding they’ve gone stale overnight. It’s a small frustration, but one many households know all too well. That's ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

What is it? Something you didn’t know you needed: a rechargeable mini food sealer. This small device can reseal various snacks, pet kibble bags, gift bags, packaged eats and more, just through heat.

Plastic bag bans and fees have spread across the United States, and new research show they're doing a good job at cutting down on litter, although some rules work better than others. In places where ...