Along with food waste, food packaging is a significant source of pollution, generating approximately half of the packaging waste in the United States. In the wake of growing concerns about clima

Polyethylene plastics — in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape — are notoriously hard to recycle. They’re sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they’re

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When developing a new cosmetics or skincare line, packaging is crucial. The container a product is placed in determine how it’s dispensed, how it’s stored, and most importantly, it gives the