Glass is the leftover container that matches the microwave science. Rubbermaid Brilliance if you want the seal. Bentgo Signature if you want the lid off plastic. Read more

Last updated: September 2026 Your kid’s plastic lunch box might be doing more harm than you think. A 2024 study found that scratched plastic food containers release millions of microplastic particles per square centimeter. Now imagine that lunch box sitting in a hot car, in a backpack, getting banged around five days a week. The… Read more

Last updated: September 2026 Every time you brew coffee in a plastic machine, you could be drinking microplastics with your morning cup. A 2024 study found that heating water in plastic containers releases billions of nanoplastic particles. Your coffee maker heats water to nearly boiling and pushes it through plastic tubes, reservoirs, and brew baskets… Read more

Plastic baby bottles release millions of microplastics into your baby’s milk. Here are the safest glass, stainless steel, and silicone alternatives – reviewed and ranked. Read more

Last updated: September 2026 📦 Quick Verdict Yes, Stasher bags are worth it – but with caveats. At $12-15 per bag, they’re a genuine investment. You’re paying for platinum-cured silicone that won’t leach chemicals, survives thousands of uses, and handles everything from freezer to microwave to sous vide. If you meal prep, pack lunches, or… Read more

Last updated: February 2026 · Written by the No Plastic Living team 📦 Quick Answer Yes, food-grade silicone is generally safe – and significantly safer than plastic for food contact. Silicone contains no BPA, phthalates, or microplastic-shedding concerns. The FDA and European food safety authorities approve it for food use. Some siloxane compounds can migrate… Read more