The United States, growing at 6.4% CAGR, remains a powerhouse in packaging innovation, driven by strong demand from food service chains and expanding delivery platforms. The market’s adoption of ...

Researchers are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as 'forever chemicals.' In a new study, ...

Dr. Lisa Erdle is a ecotoxologist, microplastics expert, and the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. "Over time, plastics can leach chemicals like BPA or similar compounds into ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...

A passionate home cook since childhood, Mark Marino has covered food news for numerous national print and digital publications. He also served as the executive director of The Kitchn's shopping team, ...

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Findings show that shellfish, beer, salt, and even produce carry some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

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An environmental blind spot in 1980s television The 1980s embraced disposable plastics not just for convenience but as ...

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