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 ...

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Fast food items found to have very high levels of certain plastics included Burger King's Whopper with cheese.

Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course. Plastics ...

Project participants say it has the potential to significantly contribute to the implementation of a circular plastic economy ...

Social media can be a powerful force for positive change, especially when it comes to environmental issues. A seemingly perfect example is the drive to stem the tide of single-use plastic, ...

A new analysis reveals that burgers, burritos, and nuggets from major U.S. chains contain alarming levels of harmful plastic ...

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Ingredients present in food packaging can leach into the food. Depending on the materials used, ingredients can leach contaminants that may cause serious health problems. These food packaging ...

Agrileaf Exports Private Limited based in a rural area in Dakshina Kannada district has received the Financial Express Green ...

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(The Hill) — Plastic food packaging contains chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system — and that can leach into food, a new study has found. Once there, these chemicals can mimic — or disrupt — the ...