Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives ...

Composting biodegradable food containers cuts the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. But the practice may serve up some unintended consequences for human health. That’s because the items ...

Biodegradable containers are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic pots in horticultural production, addressing both environmental pollution and the logistical challenges of ...

You care about the planet, and would like to avoid bottles and other goods made of single-use plastic. But it’s complicated. Choosing products with packaging that claims to be “biodegradable” or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that ...

Scientists have designed a set of "green" tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo that doesn't sacrifice on convenience or functionality and could serve as a potential alternative to plastic cups and ...

One thing we know for certain about death is that we will definitely run out of room to bury people in the very near future. The switch to universal cremation is inevitable. But even after we switch ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

It only takes a few trips to the nursery for new plants to also assemble a skyline of empty, stacked pots. After I plant a flat of 24 small containers of seasonal color, a dozen veggies and herbs and ...

The Lagos government has announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics across the state. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene ...