Colleges take the lead A growing number of colleges and universities are trying to find more sustainable options, including reusable containers. For example, UMass Boston offers a “Green to Go” ...

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - It’s last call for unsustainable containers at Newton restaurants. A new city ordinance is banning the use of take-out boxes that aren’t reusable, compostable, or recyclable.

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KALAMAZOO, MI -- The city is partnering with downtown businesses and a company called Forever Ware to offer customers reusable steel containers as an alternative to single-use plastic or Styrofoam, ...

CONCORD, N.H. — Imagine takeout food but with less trash. Four New Hampshire Seacoast restaurants are giving that idea a shot through a pilot program that offers reusable takeout containers instead of ...

USEFULL to-go food container return stations are located throughout Pitt's campus to collect stainless steel containers that are replacing single-use plastic containers. The higher education market is ...

The reusable containers will be fully recyclable. The bowls are also made with two layers of stainless steel, making them optimal for maintaining the temperature of the food inside. (Gina Nguyen / ...

The Undergraduate Council of Students hosted a town hall with Vice President of Dining George Barboza, Director of Wellness and Nutrition Michelle Blais and Director of Retail Operations Bobby Noyes ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – April is Earth Month and Clean Water Action launched a new program on Thursday. Some area restaurants are taking part in Clean Water’s ReThink Disposable campaign. La ...