ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Scientists at the University of Michigan learned widespread use of returnable takeout food containers could reduce plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and even costs for ...

The reusable containers will be fully recyclable. The bowls are also made with two layers of stainless steel, making them optimal for maintaining the temperature of the food inside. (Gina Nguyen / ...

For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind Cafe had the option of ordering their Americanos and lattes in returnable metal to-go cups. Customers could simply borrow ...

Now this is clean eating! Two Greenpoint restaurants are now offering reusable takeout containers — and discounts for diners who use and return them — as part of a new five-month experiment called ...

Findings from a University of Maine survey on marine debris and food packaging waste led to the launch of a ReuseME pilot ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Tupperware, in partnership with Loop, has designed a one-of-a-kind reusable packaging container for Canadian fast food restaurant Tim Hortons. The pilot program gives customers the ...

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Projects like Loop offer products including razors in reusable containers, and you can always try to shop around the problem a little. But we’ve yet to see anything approaching a universal solution to ...

CAMBRIDGE (CBS) -- Home delivery services for groceries have been booming during the coronavirus pandemic. One of those companies has an added environmental benefit. Loop is selling food and cleaning ...

A Boston-based app, that works like checking out a book from a library, is expanding to Western Massachusetts to help reduce ...

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind ...

“Many happy returns” is an apt description for the returnable packaging market for materials and structures systematically reused within logistics operations. It’s packaging that’s essential for ...