Last updated: February 2026 · Written by the No Plastic Living team 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, Read more

Last updated: February 2026 · Written by the No Plastic Living team 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 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: February 2026 · Written by the No Plastic Living team 📦 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 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