Star Tribune

Black plastic and foam to-go containers are banned in Minneapolis. Restaurants are still getting up to speed.

For years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1, black plastic, which isn’t compatible with recycling equipment, was included in that ban’s ...
KHON2

How a new restaurant requirement may impact what you pay for a to-go order

HONOLULU(KHON2) — More changes coming to the restaurant industry with a ban on forever chemicals in take out containers starting December 31st. What does that mean for consumers? You may have noticed ...
KPBS

Oceanside restaurants embrace Styrofoam ban with compostable alternatives

Oceanside businesses and restaurants can no longer distribute styrofoam packaging. The polystyrene foam ban is now in effect. KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen has reactions from local ...
WESA

University of Pittsburgh USEFULL take-out containers replacing single-use options to cut waste

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 ...
C&EN

Fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

Compostable fast-food containers, designed to be more environmentally friendly than single-use plastic ones, can release toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the air, according to an ...