When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

Before you toss that food take-out container into the recycling bin with good intentions, you should know a surprising amount ...

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The European Parliament has voted in favour of banning BPA and ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging, and MEPs want to eliminate ‘less necessary’ packaging such as very lightweight plastic carrier ...

New research reveals that common food packaging and utensils can shed microscopic plastics into our food, prompting urgent calls for stricter testing and updated regulations to protect public health.

Five Guys has ditched its iconic fry cups and is now stuffing its famous fries into “environmentally friendly” paper bags — ...