ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Scientists at the University of Michigan learned widespread use of returnable takeout food containers could reduce plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and even costs for ...

The reusable containers will be fully recyclable. The bowls are also made with two layers of stainless steel, making them optimal for maintaining the temperature of the food inside. (Gina Nguyen / ...

For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind Cafe had the option of ordering their Americanos and lattes in returnable metal to-go cups. Customers could simply borrow ...

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

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CAMBRIDGE (CBS) -- Home delivery services for groceries have been booming during the coronavirus pandemic. One of those companies has an added environmental benefit. Loop is selling food and cleaning ...

Projects like Loop offer products including razors in reusable containers, and you can always try to shop around the problem a little. But we’ve yet to see anything approaching a universal solution to ...

A Boston-based app, that works like checking out a book from a library, is expanding to Western Massachusetts to help reduce ...

Returnable containers are the future — but standards are needed to ensure a smooth transition away from single-use plastic, which accounts for around 40% of plastic pollution worldwide. According to a ...

More than half of fast food consumers are willing to embrace reusable and returnable containers as they're concerned about pollution and waste issues. And most, (55%), would have a better opinion of a ...

“Many happy returns” is an apt description for the returnable packaging market for materials and structures systematically reused within logistics operations. It’s packaging that’s essential for ...

In 2026, green packaging is a mainstream priority as companies embrace sustainable, innovative, and reusable solutions.