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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Seven Ways Seven Days Gets You Through the Week: Trustworthy local reporting. Piping‑hot food news. Thoughtful obituaries. Must‑do events. Stuck in Vermont videos. Eye‑opening personals. All the fun ...

Good Natured Products Inc., Vancouver, has launched its GoodToGo microwavable collection of Compost Manufacturing Alliance-certified compostable, high-clarity takeout containers that are heat ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

More than two decades after Minneapolis officials banned polystyrene containers, the City Council on Friday voted unanimously to reduce the fine for violations, but to step up enforcement. The move ...