Lots of folks are interested in storing their food (and baby food, and kid food) in things that are not plastic, such as silicone and glass. While plastic might be convenient, it isn’t the best choice ...

Throughout this project, UMaine student researchers are working directly with these businesses to track results and analyze ...

With kids back in school, a large variety of reusable food containers is available for what goes into their packed lunches, compared with years ago. And every reusable container taken to school ...

BOULDER, COLO. — Seeking to create a comprehensive lineup of “zero waste” reusable drinkware and food storage containers and accessories, EcoVessel has acquired U-Konserve, based in Sausalito, Calif.

The Reusable Plastic Containers (RPC) Food Safety Standards Committee will include RPA member companies. The group will gather input from produce growers, retailers, and shipping companies as it works ...

Meet Pyxo, a French startup that has been thinking a lot about single-use plastic food packaging for the past three years. The company wants to offer a service that makes it as easy and as ...

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 ...

French startup Bibak (formerly known as La Consigne GreenGo) has amassed $6.4 million (€6 million) in an equity funding round and debt. The company wants to put an end to single-use plastic food ...

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Reusable plastic containers used by farmers to ship fresh produce from farms to grocery stores have gained wide usage in the last decade, effectively replacing corrugated boxes with a more ...