Is Plastic Waste the Cost of Eating?

“According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), packaging comprises the largest percentage of U.S. plastic waste. Consumers often see plastic food packaging as the cost of eating: tubs of salad greens; clear clamshells for berries; and even pre-wrapped cucumbers and other produce.

And while many plastics are recyclable, they still end up in landfills, oceans and ultimately, in our bodies”

This article describes how businesses and entrepreneurs are rethinking how to package food:

Edible Communities: Is Plastic Waste the Cost of Eating?

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