In a recent post I talked about the scourge of food waste and the various ingenious ways in which companies operating in the circular economy are tackling it. Of course, a major problem that goes hand ...

By embracing a diversified infrastructure strategy—one that combines centralized facilities with distributed solutions—the ...

Dear EarthTalk: The holiday season brings so much food and packaging waste. What can I do to be part of the solution instead of part of the problem this year? – Bridget Wilson, Philadelphia, PA We all ...

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 ...

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 ...

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My Green Michigan has begun operating its Tiger Depack HS90 industrial depackaging unit, expanding statewide capacity to process packaged food at scale.

For consumers, convenience and quality have always reigned supreme, but environmental concerns have recently begun to transform expectations. QSRs are now pressured to deliver more than simply ...

Saving money on groceries can start with understanding food packaging dates. Have you ever stood in your kitchen holding a ...