Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...

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 ...

It’s no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...

As governments and businesses continue to move away from single-use plastics, compostable food packaging is becoming a ...

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 ...

For years, restaurants have been buying expensive compostable takeout packaging, hoping it was a more planet-friendly solution to single-use plastic. Sadly, few cities have the infrastructure to ...

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, ...

An investigation by The New Food Economy shows that compostable takeout containers are made with a potentially dangerous chemical that doesn't break down. In the investigation, The New Food Economy ...

COVID-19 has led to a new pilot program that could be the start of public composting in Aspen. Through ski season, the city has set up a container at the Rio Grande recycling center that accepts ...