In past decades, many container-makers worked with plastics that included bisphenol A, or BPA. This is a harmful chemical ...

Nowadays, manufacturers have removed these chemicals from their products and use all food-grade, ‘BPA-free’ materials. One top tip to make plastic food containers last longer is to hand wash ...

For many of us, plastic containers are part of our daily ... ‘migrate’ into the food and drinks we consume. But manufacturers and food safety authorities say the levels are so low they pose ...

When it comes to low-cost kitchen items that can stand the test of time, plastic ... a set of containers from a more established maker? Trevor Craig, a scientist and food safety expert at Microbac ...

A billion kilograms of waste from plastic food containers — equivalent in weight ... recyclers, fibre manufacturers, clothing companies, and retailers. Ultra-fine polypropylene fibres are ...