A billion kilograms of waste from plastic food containers — equivalent in weight to half a million cars — is generated every year in China, according to Yufei Qin, head of the plastic recycling ...

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In a new column, we take a pressing health question and delve into the evidence with the help of leading experts Most of us rely on plastic containers to store leftovers, pack lunches and reduce daily ...

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Changes to household collections are part of wider moves to increase the recycling rates, which have stalled in recent years.

The New York State DEC is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers that expanded waste reduction laws take effect ...

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 ...

Findings from a University of Maine survey on marine debris and food packaging waste led to the launch of a ReuseME pilot ...