EXPLAINER Coffee cups, plastic bags, meal kit packaging: Here's what to do with hard to recycle items One in four items tossed into recycling bins aren't actually recyclable By Katherine Sacks ...

Disposable coffee cups, milk cartons, takeout boxes, and other food packaging has a plastic lining to make sure liquids and oils don’t seep through.

Why some locations are eliminating plastic cups The backstory: For years, Starbucks has faced growing concerns over plastic waste, particularly as cold drinks have surged in popularity. In April ...

Plastic cups are in short supply in some locations. CANAAN — BYOC. That stands for Bring Your Own Cup. In this summer of shortages, it appears that there may also be a shortage, at least in some ...