Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food ...

While cardboard boxes are cheap and easy to come by (often ... into cereal boxes—don't make their job easier by stashing food away in a box. So-called non-perishable foods will also spoil ...

Also, cardboard containers are sometimes held together with metal staples, which bring another level of chance into the equation. When in doubt, be sure to transfer your food to a microwave-safe dish.