02 Jun, 2025
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Why You Should Never Put Styrofoam Containers In The Microwave – Health Digest

Alavinphoto/Getty Images Feel like you’re seeing fewer Styrofoam containers these days? You may be right. According to Packaging Dive, a wave of Styrofoam bans started sweeping over the United States in 2025. States like Rhode Island and Oregon are enacting laws that prohibit the use of polystyrene […]

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Is It Safe To Reuse Plastic Takeout Containers For Food Storage? What We Know – Health Digest

Plastic storage cases (including restaurant takeout containers) have a triangle-shaped recycling symbol on the back with a number inside. The shape is meant to indicate recyclability, while the number refers to the type of resin used to make the plastic. The Smart Plastics Guide, which lists the numbers and their corresponding meanings, will also tell you about […]