Can Plastic Takeout Containers Ever Really Be Sustainable?

Some companies are working to build a better takeout container, but we all need to step up for it to work.

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Study: Polystyrene, Tupperware Are the Most Sustainable Takeout Food Containers

The optional vented lids make them ideal for hot and crispy menu items. The bases are made with 50% less plastic than standard containers in a range of sizes for quick food assembly and trouble-free take-out.

Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Takeout Container, 24 oz, 8.66 x 5.75 x 1.97, Black, Plastic, 300/Carton

As single-use plastic products have a terrible impact on the environment, our goal is to reduce total consumption of plastics while simultaneously

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Reusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research

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