Kevin Loria joins the conversation to talk about his recent Consumer Reports article about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in grocery and restaurant foods, “Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Are in Your Food Packaging.” The magazine found PFAS in the majority of 100 food packaging materials they tested, including off-the-shelf foods at grocers and Burger King, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and other […]
Before you toss out an empty Froot Loops box, butter tub, or soda bottle into the recycling bin, take a second to determine if it has any potential for reuse first. Pantry staples and take-out orders yield lots of disposables, but some are surprisingly versatile and well worth putting aside for other duties. To spark inspiration for repurposing food packaging, we’re […]
Earth911 talks with Lisa Ryden, Sustainable Development Director at Tetra Pak, the world’s largest carton manufacturer about its 2021 corporate sustainability report and the steps the company is taking to reduce its environmental impact. Tetra Pak has established itself globally, selling 183 billion cartons in 2020. The brand name has become synonymous with cartons in many regions, where they are […]