Most environmentalists have come to a conclusion in the paper vs plastic debate. The answer – neither. Go with reusable bags. But what about glass vs plastic? Which is the better choice? Is Glass ...

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Recycling and sustainability are here to stay, and the plastics industry must adapt in order to survive. That outlook is the main take away of “Rethinking single-use plastics,” a study just published ...

Here's the truth about those bottles. You may want to think twice about the packaging of your orange juice the next time you reach for a bottle at the grocery store. In July, researchers from the ...

We have plenty of room for improvement in choosing and using materials to hold our stuff, but what’s best depends on the circumstances. We are glad to share Ensia articles free of charge under the ...

The grocery aisle is a dizzying array of products wrapped in colourful packaging specifically designed to catch your eye and convince you to buy them. But that packaging's story doesn't end once it's ...