What You Need to Know

From food wraps to storage containers, from beverage bottles to baby bottles, if you have questions about the safety or proper ways to use plastic products, we’ll help you find what you need to know. » more

PlasticsMythBuster.org: Microwaving with Plastics

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PlasticsMythBuster.org: Freezing Water Bottle

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Cooking & Food Storage Tips

Right now, inside your refrigerator and freezer, plastics of various sizes and shapes are working for you and your family. From the refrigerator to the microwave, plastics help protect, prepare and heat the foods we eat. » more

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FAQs: Using Plastics in the Microwave: Because plastics serve so many purposes in the kitchen, many consumers get confused about which products are right for the microwave. This list of FAQs will help you decide which plastics to use and how to use them properly.
FAQs: The Safety of Food Containers Made with Polycarbonate Plastic: Polycarbonate plastic has been studied and tested for nearly 50 years, and its use in products that come in contact with food is regulated by the FDA as well as governmental bodies worldwide. These FAQs will help you learn more about the safety of polycarbonate plastics.
FAQs: The Safety of Plastic Beverage Bottles: Is it okay to freeze a plastic water bottle? How about reusing it? Get answers to these and other frequent questions on convenience-size plastic beverage bottles.