In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. Thus far, twelve states have enacted laws addressing PFAS substances in food ...

Between sturdy take-out boxes, margarine tubs, and inexpensive plastic containers, it’s not hard in today’s day and age to find a home for your leftover pasta. In fact, the average American woman owns ...

Seventeen states have either enacted or proposed limitations regarding using PFAS substances in food packaging containers and materials (“Food Packaging”). These regulations are intended to address ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom will decide on a bill this month that would set new recycling goals for plastic food and beverage containers. Agriculture—along with grocers and restaurants—stepped in to oppose the ...

Recent scientific investigations have uncovered disturbing evidence linking common food packaging materials to increased breast cancer risk, prompting renewed scrutiny of everyday storage containers.

Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly found in plastic food containers and packaging, have long been linked to reproductive health problems. A new study has added further evidence to pile, tying ...

There are fans on Reddit who are nostalgic for the days of polystyrene food containers at McDonald's. They are convinced that the food tasted better inside them. Others suggest that the food may well ...

We use plastic tubs for everything from taking our sandwiches to work to storing food in the freezer and reheating leftovers in the microwave. But are they safe and should we be looking for ...