Food packaging plays an important role in diet-related illnesses. We live in a food environment that prioritizes marketing, sometimes to the detriment of our health.

To-go food containers may be made of plastic, cardboard, foil, or foam. Learn how to recycle or dispose of them in an eco-friendly way.

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It is estimated that in the UK, between a quarter and a third of all domestic waste comes from packaging, with a significant amount attributed to food and drink. Food packaging is notoriously ...