If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sway, ...

US-based plastic packaging startup Sway has entered a partnership with The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) through the ...

It’s no secret that humans have a plastic problem. Single-use water bottles, takeout containers, hygiene products—the stuff is everywhere, and even when we can recycle it, it still ends up clogging ...

If you are a restaurant owner or manager, here is a simple way to impress customers and possibly attract new ones: Switch your current take-out containers to eco-friendly compostable containers. Why ...

An investigation by The New Food Economy shows that compostable takeout containers are made with a potentially dangerous chemical that doesn’t break down. View post: Surfer Kai Lenny on the World Surf ...

Sustainable packaging has become a major focus for brands, retailers and regulators seeking to reduce environmental impact ...

As the days of polystyrene to-go food containers are quickly disappearing, we’ve seen the rise in popularity of molded fiber bowls: containers made from natural pulp byproducts that, unlike their ...

Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and ...

On January 1, Berkeley, California rang in the New Year by putting a new rule in place requiring all cafés and restaurants to start charging 25 cents for disposable cups. The cups, in addition to lids ...