Using plastic cups or plates for your holiday meal? Here's what you need to know about putting those items in your recycle bin. ... Miller says reusable dishware is the way to go for a greener ...

When reusable containers are damaged and need to be replaced, Re:Dish sends them back to the manufacturer, which grinds them down and repurposes the flakes into new dishware.

When reusable containers are damaged and need to be replaced, Re:Dish sends them back to the manufacturer, which grinds them down and repurposes the flakes into new dishware.

To eliminate the need for plastic dishware, a South African startup has created a bowl you can eat as part of your meal. ... or the products and time needed to clean reusable ones.

According to the most recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency, from 2018, the U.S. produces more than 1 million tons of plastic plates and cups annually and recycles virtually none of it.

NEWTON, Mass. — Customers ordering takeout from restaurants in the city of Newton may see some changes with food containers -- and better not assume the food will be coming with plastic utensils.

Go for reusable plastic cups for the kids and regular glasses for the ... not plastic, and real plates – ‘paper’ plates are often coated in plastic and can’t be recycled. 11. Cook at home.