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 ...

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 ...

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 takeout containers seem like a great solution for reducing the waste of an on-the-go lifestyle, but they can create all-new problems. The “compostable” label may make these products sound ...

Most compostable food containers, however, need a commercial facility to decompose properly. File/Dean Fosdick/AP At Charleston County's Bees Ferry Composting Facility, the only one in the area, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Chipotle bowls are a staple for the fast ...

GILBERT, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Footprint, a sustainable technology firm specializing in materials science engineering, today announced the launch of its new, plant-based clamshell food container ...

The compostable food containers are suitable for a variety of takeaway or delivery foodservice items. Food packaging manufacturer Sabert Corp. launches its newest sustainable and compostable product ...

WAILUKU – Big and small businesses say that a bill restricting polystyrene disposable food containers in Maui County will increase costs for them and for their customers and has another major flaw – ...