Plastic food packaging, especially single-use containers, is a growing problem for the food industry. According to the UN Environment Program, 460 million tons of plastic is generated each year ...

The decision aims to help UK recyclers continue exporting recycled plastics for food contact while maintaining strict safety standards.

University of Maine scientists unveil plastic-free mycelium packaging that resists water and oil, offering a scalable alternative to plastic for food producers.

Thousands of chemicals used in food packaging and food production are leaching into food itself. “It’s [from] your soda can, your plastic cooking utensils, your nonstick frying pan, the cardboard box ...

The material is designed to provide both water and oil resistance, offering an alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

Compost material is gathered at a county facility in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. MUST CREDIT: Brittany Greeson/The Washington Post Slowly but surely, Americans are getting into composting. Curbside ...

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CHONGYANG CITY, HUBEI PROVINCE, CHINA, February 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global packaging industry stands at a ...

Georgia will ban the production, import and sale of most food products packaged in plastic starting February 1, 2027, the ...

Chick fil-A used to be my guilty pleasure, especially when traveling. When I’m rushing through airports that seductive red and white sign always calls for a detour and a Chicken Deluxe. Now, thanks to ...