12 Simple Steps You Can Take to Green Your Home Today

Just as single-use plastics can easily leach dangerous, hormone-disrupting chemicals into your food, heating plastics in the microwave can have the same effect. If possible, replace your plastic food storage containers with glass; if it's not in your budget, Leah advises that you "stop heating plastic containers in the microwave or covering your food with saran wrap before microwaving. Instead, microwave your food using glass or ceramic."