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Why it's time to ditch plastic food containers - and what to use instead

Microplastics Are Invading Your Meals - and Your Body Here's something that might make you rethink tonight's dinner. 11 ...

Shoppers Are Ditching Plastic for These Glass Food Storage Containers With Microwave-Safe Lids

I’m ditching my plastic deli cups for these airtight glass food storage containers with glass lids. The plastic-free, shopper ...
The Chicago Maroon

Shipping Containers Transformed Into Hub for Small Businesses

A growing hub of Bronzeville small businesses thrives on an unorthodox retail model: shipping containers. Located off the CTA Green Line station on East 51st Street, Boxville has provided ...
The Providence Journal

Some plastic containers are too small to recycle

Q: I have a gadget that separates the K-cup from its top and coffee easily. I compost the coffee and toss the top (mixed materials), but can I recycle the bottom? Is size a problem? — T.C. A: I’m ...
CNN

Storage containers are scarce, so toymakers are focused on small, squishy toys for the holidays

Jay Foreman, the chief executive of toymaker Basic Fun, was in a bind over the summer. The end-of-year holiday shopping rush was quickly approaching, but Foreman was struggling to book shipping ...