[2009-11-06] International Paper's newest product is a fully compostable hot cup lid.

[2009-11-06] Foodservice Packaging Institute finds green is king and that polystyrene is fading out, making room for other plastics.

[2009-11-03] Nevada-based sandwich chain releases Power-Lunch Boxes as catering option.

[2009-10-27] Johanson Transportation Service exhibiting at Worldwide Food Expo 2009 in Chicago.

[2009-10-26] Through holiday season, number of medium pizza boxes will include versions of three Hasbro games.

[2009-10-15] New 16-ounce aluminum cans of Sweat Leaf Tea beverages include four old, two new flavors.

[2009-10-05] International Paper releases paper hot cup and sleeve.

[2009-09-23] BioSpecs, which ranks products based on sustainability, will be released September 30.

[2009-09-23] Global Green announces two companies' conversion to FBA-certified recyclable boxes.

[2009-08-20] One North Carolina brand uses both to deliver great product to loyal customers and drum up business.

[2009-08-14] Green Educational Network awards VegwareUS with approval.

[2009-08-13] International Paper facility honored by HAVI-Perseco for McDonald's supply.

[2009-08-12] Temple-Inland named Vendor of Year at company's annual franchise conference.

[2009-07-09] Naked Juice will be the first nationally distributed company to make the switch to recycled bottles.

[2009-06-25] Environmental Defense Fund and Restaurant Associates release Green Dining Best Practices.

[2009-06-15] CiCi's is sending five families to Las Vegas—all expenses paid.

[2009-04-16] Thanks to the design services of PWP, Subway's eco-friendly salad containers are now made of less plastic and greener materials.

How Starbucks is Changing Packaging
Starbucks wants its cups to be 100 percent recyclable by 2012 and is recruiting the packaging and recycling industries to help it get there.

Are You Being Greenwashed?
In the midst of eco-consciousness and 'greenwashing,' Tennessee company strives for sustainable packaging options.

Independent Living
Being an independent operator requires more than cooking a good meal. Just look at a day in the lives of Buns’ co-owners.

The Cost of Carryout
Two D.C. and Maryland legislators say a 5-cent tax on carryout bags is a necessary price for keeping local waterways clean.

What Makes it Green?
Green got you confused? Here's a look at the science behind eco-friendly restaurant tools and systems.

Compostable vs. Biodegradable vs. Recyclable
Which type makes the most sense for restaurant operations trying to save the planet -- and their profit margins?

Paying for Paper
In the past three years, paperboard prices have gone up 21.2 percent. How will this increase impact your packaging options?

The Big Bite on QSRs
With 7-Eleven rolling out 25 new products each week, quick-serves stand a good chance of going from competitors to collateral damage in the next two years.

2008 QSR/FPI Foodservice Packaging Awards
See QSR's video slideshow of this year's winners, plus read insight from the judges on what packaging says about today's restaurant business.