I received dozens of messages asking how I could encourage readers to do such a thing, ruining future generations’ planet, ...

A fire is raging through a house. Half of it is already in ashes; the other half might still be saved but all we have is a bucket of water. That fire is the mountain of plastic waste we're producing, ...

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

We unroll it without thinking, to cover a dish or wrap leftovers. However, is plastic wrap as harmless—or effective—as it seems? In the kitchen, as in life, it's often the small gestures that deserve ...

Californians care about reducing plastic waste. Growers, packers and food companies do too. That’s why many in the fresh produce industry and even their packaging suppliers supported California’s ...

Slowly but surely, Americans are getting into composting. Curbside collection is on the rise, and more states and cities are making it mandatory to keep food scraps out of the garbage. But the rise in ...

Companies make packaging changes when it makes sense. For some brands, Earth Month in April presents the perfect opportunity to highlight their sustainability efforts. Two frozen treat companies — ...

Scientists are working with microbes found in Australia's unique ecosystem to create bioplastics which break down in land, soil and water. The research aims to tackle one of the most pressing global ...

One man’s trash is a common coot’s treasure, at least when it comes to plastic. In Amsterdam, the birds have been constructing nests out of plastic food wrappers, masks and other waste for at least 30 ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Swap out single-use plastic wrap for a better and non-toxic option: Bee’s ...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport. But it’s also created one of the defining ...