I’m not giving up my eco-friendly food boxes, but I am totally changing how I clean them.

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 ...

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

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.

Glass jars are another great alternative to plastic containers. They are non-toxic, reusable, and can be used for storing a variety of food items. Glass doesn't leach chemicals into the contents, ...

Kari-Out, makers of takeout food packaging containers, invested over $10 million in sustainable paper manufacturing to support their work greening restaurant leftovers. Kari-Out is a leading ...

Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.

Dear EarthTalk: Dairy products like yogurt always seem to come in packages of low recyclabilty (labeled “5,” which our town won’t take). Why aren’t these containers more recyclable? And isn’t there a ...