When we've finished our condiments, spices, herbs, jams, and butters, most of us take the empty packaging straight to the trash. This is a big environmental problem. A leading cause of pollution, ...

How many times have you picked up an empty food container and tossed it in the recycling bin without a second thought? Since they seem like trash, it's what most people do. Yet, you could also ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items such ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Growing up, I was taught that when someone gives you food, cookies, etc. in a returnable container, you should return it with something inside. I enjoy cooking and baking and tend ...

Tic Tac, first named Refreshing Mints, was invented in 1969, and it didn't take long for these minty, pill-shaped breath fresheners to become popular. Even now, with so many flavors to choose from, ...

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new federal food code supplemental guidance makes it easier for states to allow people to refill and reuse containers in restaurants, bulk grocery ...

USEFULL to-go food container return stations are located throughout Pitt's campus to collect stainless steel containers that are replacing single-use plastic containers. The higher education market is ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...