Takeout has a plastic problem. Do reusable containers help?
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Takeout has a plastic problem. Do reusable containers help?
A new, intensive lifecycle assessment compared the benefits of buy-and-return container schemes with the costs of their production and use. The takeaway wasn’t clean.
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I have been reusing these containers from a takeaway but is this actually safe to do? : r/sustainability
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Is it safe to microwave plastic containers? - Scienceline
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Single-use plastics requirements take effect on July 31, 2022 - City of Bellingham
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New food delivery startup uses reusable takeout containers
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What is the Environmental Impact of Takeaway Food Containers?
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Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containers?
New York Bill Would Mandate Reusable Food Takeout Boxes. The Logistics Could Be Messy. - WSJ
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Colorado bans plastic bags and Styrofoam, creates bag fee
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McDonald's has new reusable containers for dine in orders now : r/mildlyinteresting
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How to Reduce Plastic Use at Home with 30 Easy Tips
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All my takeout has delivered a mountain of trash. So I asked experts how to minimize it. - The Washington Post
Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Food Containers?
Returnable takeout food containers would help the environment. Just don't wash them.
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Just Salad, Burger King embrace reusable takeout containers