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 ...
Technical

Do zero-waste takeout containers work? We tried a new DC service to find out

Like many people, I ordered takeout pretty frequently during the pandemic’s early days to support restaurants in DC in lieu of going in person. Kevin and Harrison Kay did the same but also developed ...
koaa

What do different to-go containers mean for food prices? A New Colorado law bans polystyrene containers

COLORADO SPRINGS — Styrofoam containers will no longer be handed out by Colorado restaurants this year. A law to ban polystyrene to-go containers went into effect on January 1st. It prohibits ...
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 ...
Yahoo

Woman shares amazing way to use old to-go containers: 'I use these constantly'

We all know the struggle. You order takeout, then your fridge is overflowing with clear, plastic containers. Instead of wasting them, one resourceful TikToker made them her go-to reusable cups. Olivia ...