Plastic waste and debris is a pressing concern for coastal communities like ours — harming marine ecosystems and leading to microplastics in our seafood. The bulk of single-use plastic products are ...

The initiative is intended to phase out the use of disposable cardboard that have traditionally been part of store operations ...

When you toss a plastic bottle into your recycling bin, there’s no guarantee it actually gets recycled. In fact, odds are, it doesn’t. According to the World Economic Forum, just 14% of plastic ...

Reusable industrial packaging systems are becoming an essential component in modern supply chains. As industries seek to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve sustainability, the shift from ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report released today highlights the urgent need for reusable beverage packaging as a solution to the global plastic crisis. The report, ...

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Meal kits are notorious for their packaging problem: A typical delivery might come with insulation, gel-filled icepacks, and tiny containers or bags holding individual ingredients–like a few leaves of ...

Photos of reusable McDonald’s packaging went viral last week with social media users “obsessing” over the retro design. They were spotted by a Twitter user in France who shared images of glasses, chip ...

Quick pop quiz: Is it better to recycle your cardboard boxes, or use a sturdier packaging bag that can be used again and again until it meets its maker again? Returnity‘s bet is the latter, and the ...