An investigation by The New Food Economy shows that compostable takeout containers are made with a potentially dangerous chemical that doesn't break down. In the investigation, The New Food Economy ...

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 ...

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 ...

The next time you venture out for a picnic in the park, consider a greener food ware product- Eatware products come in a variety of shapes and sizes, can safely hold oils and water, be stored in the ...

The University of Hawaii-Manoa has had a ban of polystyrene foam containers since 2013. Donna Ojiri, general manager of Sodexo, which operates 10 eateries at the UH-Manoa campus, showed some of the ...

The beige bucket passed out by the city of Portland for collecting food scraps is benign enough, but not exactly a decor statement. The oblong pail is intended as a way station between kitchen and ...

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 ...

All of Triangle's takeout containers and utensils are compostable, but the restaurant doesn't currently offer receptacles for patrons, just staff. "We would have to go about it in a certain way to ...

When the University of Washington switched to compostable spoons, they went soft as soon as they touched a bowl of hot soup. Eighteen months later, the spoons stand on their own. Through trial and ...

On January 1, Berkeley, California rang in the New Year by putting a new rule in place requiring all cafés and restaurants to start charging 25 cents for disposable cups. The cups, in addition to lids ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Volunteers at Real Food Farm spent their morning building large compost containers from scratch- work that was supposed to be done last month. "This is a Martin Luther King day of ...