A practical guide from sustainability experts on reducing plastic at the grocery store and going zero waste at home.

Silicone food storage bags keep food fresher for longer while reducing the risk of plastic contamination in the kitchen. These are dishwasher safe for easy reuse (not all are), saving you money in the ...

Plastic cutting boards are prized for their versatility, easy-clean up, and affordable price point. But did you know that your plastic cutting board might be harmful to your health? That's according ...

(Bloomberg) — As soon as Carolyn Armstrong started looking for plastic in her life, she realized it was absolutely everywhere. There are the plastic water bottles and straws, of course, but also ...

The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

MIKE, BACK TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU SO MUCH HEATHER. SO PART OF THE NEW YEAR IS NEW LAWS GOING INTO EFFECT. AND ONE OF THOSE SHIFTS IS RESPONSIBILITY OF PLASTIC POLLUTION FROM THE CONSUMER TO THE ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better for ...

The dremel tool worked well for me, but what ever powertool you use to cut it will also melt the plastic. You must cut out small pieces at a time or the plastic will melt behind the cut and seal it ...

There are some key differences between plastic and wood cutting boards, but even among wood boards, there are benefits and drawbacks. The kind of wood used, as well as the construction of the board, ...

Wood boards may trap and neutralize bacteria better than plastic ones. Cutting boards made of one solid piece of hardwood ...

Find out the safety benefits and drawbacks of both. If you have a kitchen, and you’re an avid home cook, you probably have one of these: a cutting board. It’s an absolute necessity for food prep, and ...