Swiss scientists have linked cardboard packaging made from recycled newspapers to health complaints in lab rats, ranging from the inflammation of internal organs to cancer. Researchers at the Food ...

When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns. Commonly used food packaging materials contain ...

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Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

A new test can identify take-away paper-based food containers (such as pizza boxes) that break phthalate safety rules. The phthalates (plasticisers) are present because the containers were made from ...

The ND Paper mill in Old Town is now sourcing some of its raw materials from the households of four Maine communities. In an effort to keep waste out of landfills and to control costs, the mill is ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can ...

A new AI model developed by Graz University of Technology combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavour loss and ...

One of the biggest changes of England's incoming Simpler Recycling scheme is that paper and cardboard no longer go in the ...