Plastic food containers are invaluable for storing fresh produce, baked goods, and leftovers. But did you know you probably ...

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Lots of folks are interested in storing their food (and baby food, and kid food) in things that are not plastic, such as silicone and glass. While plastic might be convenient, it isn’t the best choice ...

It’s an old concept made new: the sale of basic staples in bulk, consumer-provided packaging, with little or no impact on the environment. Walking into Robyn Miller’s Econic store at 213 Main St. in ...

At least since the arrival of Tupperware and Saran Wrap in the late 1940s, kitchens and plastic have been as inseparable as salt and pepper. Plastic is the material of choice for bottles, bags, straws ...

Jack Magee's Pub and Bowdoin Dining Services team up to cut down on unnecessary waste by offering the reusable containers in two sizes. The eco-friendly containers cost $5 upfront, but the pub will ...

Faced with 3,000 cubic feet of daily Styrofoam waste following a shift to in-room food delivery, Kisco Senior Living has ditched disposable containers for reusable versions from G.E.T. Enterprises.

Your Burger King meals might get a little more green. Eco-friendly, that is. The fast food chain is launching a pilot program to reduce its environmental impact across the globe by testing reusable ...