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 ...

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 ...

The clear containers come in a variety of sizes and styles to provide optimal visual presentation. Novolex brand Waddington North America introduces food packaging containers that are recyclable and ...

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 ...

In an effort to mitigate consumer confusion and help maintain the integrity of recyclable materials streams, three laws proposed in North Carolina and Alabama would require containers made from ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: In a recent Answer Man column on the recycling of plastics, it was mentioned that plastic containers that ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn — The City of Roseville has become the latest municipality in Minnesota to enact some form of a ban on plastics in the hope of lowering pollution. The city is going after ...

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