Two class of suspects under scientific scrutiny are bisphenol A and phthalates. When food is stored in plastic bags, these chemicals can leach into the food and infest them. Studies have shown that ...

Fruit and vegies are a major source of food waste Different fruits and vegetables have different storage needs to keep them fresh for longer Some plastic packaging significantly reduces food waste ...

Vegetables need to breathe. Poke holes in the plastic bags you store them in, or keep them in reuseable mesh bags. An airtight plastic bag is the worst choice for storing vegetables, according to ...