Those crinkly plastic cartons are so much more than just a single-use receptacle for storing your favorite fruit.
Returnable containers are the future — but standards are needed to ensure a smooth transition away from single-use plastic, which accounts for around 40% of plastic pollution worldwide. According to a ...
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Microplastics are everywhere—ditch the plastic items in your kitchen with these alternatives
It’s no secret that microplastics are a real concern. A 2024 study conducted in New Mexico found that these particles are lingering in our bodies. After 52 autopsies, scientists discovered ...
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Scientists at the University of Michigan learned widespread use of returnable takeout food containers could reduce plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and even costs for ...
Walmart has entered a multiyear pact to package fresh produce in reusable plastic containers (RPCs) from IFCO Systems. Tampa, Fla.-based IFCO said Monday that, under the seven-year deal, Walmart ...
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States ban plastic bags, PFAS chemicals, and foam containers to cut waste and improve recycling across multiple industries ...
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