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As scientists explore the threats of microplastics on the environment and public health, some Baltimore-area restaurants hope to reduce their footprints — one compostable container at a time. The ...

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 ...

The next time you venture out for a picnic in the park, consider a greener food ware product- Eatware products come in a variety of shapes and sizes, can safely hold oils and water, be stored in the ...

An investigation by The New Food Economy shows that compostable takeout containers are made with a potentially dangerous chemical that doesn't break down. In the investigation, The New Food Economy ...

If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...

On January 1, Berkeley, California rang in the New Year by putting a new rule in place requiring all cafés and restaurants to start charging 25 cents for disposable cups. The cups, in addition to lids ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Two words: No plastics. Winter curbside compost collection resumes in Ann Arbor on Monday, Jan. 8, and the city has new rules for residents to learn before placing compostable ...

As more restaurant companies look to composting as a way to divert waste from landfills, compostable packaging is on the rise. At the NRA Show this year, one clear theme was the increase in disposable ...

Target Field, looking to bolster its claim to the title of greenest ballpark in America, has swapped out most of its disposable food containers for compostable products that can be turned into dirt.