And polymer chemists agree.

Wakefern Food Corp. is adopting reusable plastic containers in its produce department to improve sustainability and lower costs for customers. The Keasbey-based retailer-owned grocery co-op announced ...

These bags are a perfect replacement for gallon zip-top bags, sandwich bags, and any other food-storage plastic bags you can ...

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 not just about what's getting into the containers — it's also about what's leeching out of them.

A new life cycle assessment shows reusable plastic containers can match up environmentally against single-use containers and even outperform them — under the right conditions. University of Michigan ...

Reduce microplastic exposure with these simple changes.

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 ...

Every time you pop leftovers into the microwave inside a plastic container, you may be doing far more than just reheating dinner. Mounting scientific evidence from peer-reviewed research published ...