Coffee Matter and Cafe This Way are both part of this new pilot program, titled ReuseME, that will explore the feasibility of scaling reusable food packaging systems in coastal Maine ...

Wonderfil has partnered with UC Santa Cruz, Whole Foods and others to allow customers to refill bottles of soap, detergent and shampoo in their containers of choice in a fully automated process.

Rotisserie chicken containers in the garden? It could be useful for your plants. Don't toss this piece of trash, and try this ...

From the kitchen to your desk to the garage, empty Swiffer containers make surprisingly useful organizers and DIY projects despite their basic shape.

The 75th anniversary of the BIC pen is a reminder of how our economy quietly shifted from refillable or otherwise reusable goods to throwaway single-use products ...

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

In 1969, Republican Congressman Paul McCloskey warned executives gathered at a packaging conference that they had to do something about the waste they were creating — “not dispose of it, but reduce ...

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action ...

Located in Durham’s Lakewood Shopping Center, this sprawling treasure trove has transformed the concept of secondhand shopping into something that feels more like an archaeological expedition. The ...