Throughout this project, UMaine student researchers are working directly with these businesses to track results and analyze ...

With kids back in school, a large variety of reusable food containers is available for what goes into their packed lunches, compared with years ago. And every reusable container taken to school ...

The hugely damaging effect that single-use plastics are having on the planet and our oceans is now well-documented. There are a number of things we can all do to reduce our single-use plastic waste - ...

BOULDER, COLO. — Seeking to create a comprehensive lineup of “zero waste” reusable drinkware and food storage containers and accessories, EcoVessel has acquired U-Konserve, based in Sausalito, Calif.

We are facing a waste crisis, with landfills across the world at full capacity and mountains of “recycled” waste dumped in developing countries. Food packaging is a major source of this waste, giving ...

The coronavirus has gotten us in the groove of a new reality we weren’t quite familiar with. Remembering to wear a mask before heading out, standing a metre away from others in public, washing our ...

Baby carrots in one plastic bag. Pretzels in another. A third for the PB & J. A family of four throws out 103 pounds of plastic bags, wrap, and sacks a year—equal to 6,867 plastic grocery bags! And ...

A roundup of the best reusable snack bags and sandwich wraps that are perfect for zero waste lunches for school and snacking on-the-go. Back in the day, the lunch I brought to school was pretty ...

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 ...

We are facing a waste crisis, with landfills across the world at full capacity and mountains of “recycled” waste dumped in developing countries. Food packaging is a major source of this waste, giving ...