Composting biodegradable food containers cuts the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. But the practice may serve up some unintended consequences for human health. That’s because the items ...

Biodegradable containers are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic pots in horticultural production, addressing both environmental pollution and the logistical challenges of ...

Can "compostable" products like forks and plates go in Arlington's green organics bin? As with local recycling do's and ...

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. It's nice to dream of a zero waste world, in which people ...

Belagavi: In a major push to make the city plastic-free, the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has directed hotels and eateries ...

Scientists have designed a set of "green" tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo that doesn't sacrifice on convenience or functionality and could serve as a potential alternative to plastic cups and ...