Plastic food packaging, especially single-use containers, is a growing problem for the food industry. According to the UN Environment Program, 460 million tons of plastic is generated each year ...

Plastic containers aren't very environment-friendly. Before you throw them out, know that you can reuse them as convenient ...

The Intersection of Life Sciences and Environmental Responsibility The biologics and biopharmaceutical industry is fundamentally dedicated to the preservation of life. However, leading experts now ...

A drop of water sits on top of mycelium coated cellulose nanofibrils used to make plastic-free packaging. It’s part of a test to see how well a surface of the nanofibrils resists water in the lab.

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Brazil produces around 7 million tons of plastic products a year, 44% of which are disposable and single-use plastics, common in food packaging; a significant amount of it ends up in one of Brazil’s 3 ...

GAN SHMUEL, Israel, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable food packaging pioneer W-Cycle, Ltd. is deepening its alliance with Melhoramentos to answer demand for plastic-free, compostable food ...

If you look around your kitchen, chances are you'll spot different corners with at least a dozen plastic containers tucked away -- one of them probably dedicated to a growing stash of takeout boxes.

New research analyzes 103 scientific studies related to microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from food packaging and other food contact articles (FCAs). The normal and intended use of FCAs is a ...

The company says it is refining its sustainability goals to position itself for the long term, including the phase-out of its reusable packaging targets and a drop in its virgin plastic reduction and ...