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Restaurant sustainability: The next generation of compostable tableware
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (628+ words) For years, sustainability in foodservice was treated as a preference; operators who cared about it made the investment, and those under margin pressure did not. But that dynamic has shifted considerably, and the shift is no longer driven by values…...
Coming soon to a curb near you: Free recycling - News
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (67+ words) All three local governments in Ouray County are pursuing a new statewide program that aims to make recycling free to residents. Ouray County Plaindealer Office address: 195 S Lena St. Unit D Ridgway, Colorado 81432 970-325-4412 Mailing address: PO Box 529 Ridgway CO 81432...
Food waste recycling scheme sees thousands of tonnes collected
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (250+ words) A new food waste recycling programme is making a big difference to household rubbish. Residents in Mid Sussex have recycled more than 2, 000 tonnes of food waste in just four months through the district council's new collection service, which is ahead…...
No way to dump waste puts South Korea's fermented seafood makers at risk
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (432+ words) View all posts by Choi Jeong-yoon " SEOUL " South Korea's traditional fermented sauce industry faces a growing waste-disposal crisis, as producers warn that tightened regulations leave almost no way to treat high-salinity organic waste, pushing small factories to the brink. According…...
From Caf's to Fast-Food Chains: Why Heat Sealable BOPP Film is Key for Straw Packing
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (962+ words) Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film has transformed modern packaging due to its versatility, strength, and cost-effectiveness. When enhanced with heat-sealable properties, it becomes the ideal solution for straw packaging, meeting the demands of hygiene, efficiency, and sustainability across diverse food…...
What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (301+ words) At Hearst's fifth annual Eco-Conscious Living Summit, Esquire hosted a panel on water quality from the kitchen to the ocean. Panelists, including Chef Edward Lee, said cleaner water is within our grasp'as long as we're willing to face the challenges....
The potential future for restaurants and their packaging waste
3+ week, 6+ day ago (191+ words) In this week's Working Lunch, Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies speak with Michael Washburn and Chloe Kapanen with Washburn Consulting about proposed legislation on Extended Producer Responsibility. Will restaurants be asked to pick up the tap…...
One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell" Sauce Container U. S. Recycling Program
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (214+ words) For years, Taco Bell's iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans' biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals. But while these packets deliver big flavor, they're made from…...
Stout Student, Professor Design Custom Packaging for Madison Charcuterie Business
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (157+ words) By Natalie Sopyla, Spectrum News April 8, 2026 | 1 min to read The science of'packaging is a college major that many don't know exists. Fewer than 15 colleges and universities in the U. S. offer a degree in'packaging. The University of Wisconsin-Stout'is one of them. The…...
Food waste began to decline 4 years after the pandemic, Refed finds
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (344+ words) The report measures unused food generated across the supply chain, from production to consumers. The reduction was driven by the residential sector, but investment is rising in a range of solutions. The amount of surplus food generated across the supply…...
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