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Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

You’ve ordered takeout, brought it home, and are seconds away from reheating it—container and all. We’ve all done it. But ...

When cooking or reheating food in the microwave, select glass, ceramic or plastics that are labeled for microwave oven use. If you are not sure if pottery or dinnerware is microwave-safe, place the ...

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Despite the warnings, many still choose to heat up their food in plastic containers inside the microwave. If you are not careful, you could be putting your health, as well as ...

A microwave is an important part of our kitchen. Whether we want to reheat leftover food or just heat some drinking water, a microwave can do that for us in minutes. Now, we have to remember, not ...

Does microwaving food make it radioactive or destroy nutrients? We dive into the science behind 5 common microwave myths and ...

If your idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout container they came in, here’s some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable plastic can leach into your food when you ...

Microwave-safe glass is specifically designed to withstand the heat and energy of microwaves without cracking, shattering, or ...