WRITTEN BY Andrew Brand It’s so convenient. Throw that tupperware full of leftovers in the microwave and chow down on a steaming hot meal. Quick, easy, done. Lunch at work, college, or home. Why is it that most things that are convenient are not good for us? Well, microwaving plastic falls into that category: convenient…

WRITTEN BY Andrew Brand You’ve cut back on plastic straws, avoid plastic lids, and ditched plastic cups. But what about your morning coffee cup in that paper cup? While that paper coffee cup may look eco-friendly, it’s most likely lined with a thin layer of plastic—usually polyethylene (PE). Let’s unpack the reasons behind the plastic…