A study released by the Center for Food Safety at the University of Arkansas’ Department of Food Science documents that multiple hurdles continue to exist in ensuring reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are clean and lack microbial contamination above safe levels.
The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., introduced the Energy Bag Pilot Program, which demonstrates that certain plastics like juice pouches that are not easily recyclable under traditional models can be converted into synthetic crude oil for fuel.
London-based Dairy Crest announced plans to close its glass bottling dairy in Hanworth, West London, and its specialist cream potting facility in Chard, Somerset.
The National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C., unveiled new research that shows a substantial number of restaurant operators are implementing sustainability best practices into their businesses.
The Closure and Container Manufacturers Association and the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers launched “Caps On,” which encourages consumers to keep the caps on plastic bottles at time of recycling.