Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that ...

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 ...

When reheating leftovers, it can be tempting to leave the food in the cardboard box when you pop it in the microwave. Before you do this, it pays to know what kind of cardboard you're dealing with, ...

They’re great meal-prep containers, too.

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Pile of plastic bottles, bags and packages in a landfill. Over the course of only a few generations, Americans’ relationship with things—and the packaging that comes with those things—has radically ...