Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and ...

Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and ...

As the days of polystyrene to-go food containers are quickly disappearing, we’ve seen the rise in popularity of molded fiber bowls: containers made from natural pulp byproducts that, unlike their ...

Compostable takeout containers seem like a great solution for reducing the waste of an on-the-go lifestyle, but they can create all-new problems. The “compostable” label may make these products sound ...

(CN) – Compostable food packaging seemingly combines convenience with sustainability, but a study published Wednesday found the containers are leaching potentially harmful substances into the ground.

GILBERT, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Footprint, a sustainable technology firm specializing in materials science engineering, today announced the launch of its new, plant-based clamshell food container ...

One of the many reasons why I love the University of Massachusetts is the school’s dedication to being a sustainable community. One of the ways in which UMass practices sustainability is by providing ...

GAN SHMUEL, Israel, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable food packaging pioneer W-Cycle, Ltd. is deepening its alliance with Melhoramentos to answer demand for plastic-free, compostable food ...

Most compostable food containers, however, need a commercial facility to decompose properly. File/Dean Fosdick/AP At Charleston County's Bees Ferry Composting Facility, the only one in the area, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ...

WAILUKU – Big and small businesses say that a bill restricting polystyrene disposable food containers in Maui County will increase costs for them and for their customers and has another major flaw – ...