Only certain takeout containers are recyclable in most places. Putting errant boxes in the blue bin only clogs up the system.

Connecticut has eliminated billions of plastic bags from the economy and ecosystem with a ban on single-use bags. But what do ...

A paper bag does wonders here ... off any germs on the surface of your mason jar that could later cause your food to mold.

"We have previously offered paper bags for our products, but this redevelopment allows them to now be accepted in the paper recycle stream." Often, food brands use a plastic film coating on paper ...