I just enjoyed delicious takeout from a local restaurant. The containers for the food were Eco Products #7 “Compostable” clear lids and fiber trays. A visit to their website revealed that, for all ...

Especially designed to incorporate safety and sustainability in one package, Placon’s new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers are 100 percent recyclable with a ...

University of Maine engineers have created a grease-proof, water-resistant container from recyclable cellulose nanocomposites that could be the next big thing in takeout technology. The containers are ...

After a three-year pandemic pause, a new Gig Harbor ordinance targeting single-use food serviceware will go into effect on Jan. 12. This ordinance means Gig Harbor “food service businesses” will not ...

For years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1, black plastic, which isn’t compatible with recycling equipment, was included in that ban’s ...

Hold up—don't toss those empty containers in the recycling bin just yet! While it's great to recycle as much as possible, there are some items that don't belong in that bin. Here's a look at 11 things ...

California is slapping CVS with a $3.6 million fine for not following state recycling laws. The action penalizes CVS Health Corp. for failing to redeem recyclable materials at some of its stores, ...

Plastic recycling labels are everywhere: The ubiquitous “chasing arrows” symbol adorns everything from plastic bags and water bottles to kids’ toys. Most commonly, these symbols appear with a number — ...

People often say there’s too much plastic in the environment. But when they make such statements, do they really know the facts? They often point judgmental fingers at common products packaged in ...

Expansion of California’s decades-old “Bottle Bill” redemption program means more money coming back to consumers for their recyclables. Hoping to keep millions more recyclables off the streets and out ...

New, readily recyclable cannabis packaging options could be a valuable marketing tool, say Canadian cannabis producers who hope unique, sustainable containers will help their bud get noticed amongst ...

Fewer than two out of 10 cosmetic containers distributed in South Korea are recyclable, an environmental group said Saturday, urging cosmetics companies to raise the recycling rate of their cosmetic ...