If you're like us, you throw away too many of those thin plastic containers you buy blueberries in. Instead, put them to good ...

Even vegetarians can’t escape, according to a 2021 study. If the plastic is small enough, fruits and vegetables can absorb microplastics through their root systems and transfer those chemical ...

Plastic pollution is one of the defining legacies of our modern way of life, but it is now so widespread it is even finding its way into fruit and vegetables as they grow. Microplastics have ...

A few simple strategies can help you enjoy your fresh fruits and vegetables longer—and minimize ... at room temperature needs air circulation. Plastic bags equal premature spoilage.

Supermarkets should be banned from selling products such as apples and bananas in plastic packaging, a global NGO said this week. WRAP has reiterated its call for 21 common fruit and vegetables to be ...

The new decree regulating the ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic was published on June 20, 2023. From 1 er in july, this ban comes into force again, with an exception for ...

Plastic fruit and vegetable bags are still widely available in many UK supermarkets, but some shops such as Waitrose have taken the decision to raplace them with compostable bags.