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 ...

Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

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 ...

If you are a restaurant owner or manager, here is a simple way to impress customers and possibly attract new ones: Switch your current take-out containers to eco-friendly compostable containers. Why ...

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 ...

Certified compostable plastic cups, cutlery, coffee pods, clamshell containers and other packaging may be touted as greener options at the grocery store, but they're banned from most residential ...

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 ...

Once packaging leaves the consumer, it enters fragmented collection and sorting systems where contamination, infrastructure gaps, and market forces determine its fate.

The material is both biodegradable and compostable, aiming to provide lower-cost options with reduced environmental impact.

It’s no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...

Plant-based compostable plastics are going to landfill rather than recycling because almost all Welsh councils are unable to deal with them. The growth of the anti-single use plastics movement has ...