Kitchen & Dining Safety
Science-backed guides to the materials that touch your food every day.
13 published guides · 13 materials catalog
Guide Safe
Aluminum Foil and Cooking: When It’s Safe and When It’s Not →
Guide Caution
Antimony in PET Bottles: Should You Worry About Your Water Bottle? →
Guide Caution
BPA in Plastic Containers: Why “BPA-Free” Isn’t Always Safer →
Guide Caution
Bamboo Fiber Plates: The “Eco-Friendly” Dinnerware with a Hidden Problem →
Guide Caution
Black Plastic Takeout Containers: The Hidden Recycling Problem in Your Kitchen →
Guide Safe
Cast Iron Seasoning: The Science Behind the Safest Non-Stick Surface →
Guide Avoid
Lead in Ceramics →
Guide Caution
Melamine Plates: Safe for Serving, Risky When Heated →
Guide Avoid
PFAS in Your Kitchen: What “Forever Chemicals” Really Mean for Your Health →
Guide Caution
Phthalates in Food Wrap: The Hidden Plasticizer in Your Kitchen →
Guide Safe
Silicone Bakeware: Safe at What Temperature? →
Guide Caution
Teflon Off-Gassing: What Happens When Non-Stick Pans Overheat →
Guide Avoid
Unlined Copper Cookware: Beautiful but Potentially Toxic →