In an effort to mitigate consumer confusion and help maintain the integrity of recyclable materials streams, three laws proposed in North Carolina and Alabama would require containers made from ...

A material is typically defined as biodegradable if it is digested “well” by the environment in which it is placed. The more ...

Biodegradable containers are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic pots in horticultural production, addressing both environmental pollution and the logistical challenges of ...

Plant physiologists in California are working with the EarthShell packaging company to complete the environmentally friendly containers. Moulded from wheat-starch batter, containers – as well as cups, ...

Retailers have a smorgasbord of choices when they shop for fresh food containers. Because they serve consumers with different needs in diverse markets, retailers say there is no one plastic that can ...

To start dealing with Australia’s mounting plastic crisis, the federal government last week launched its first National Plastics Plan. The plan will fight plastic on various fronts, such as banning ...