Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

Dear EarthTalk: I am a retailer and have had customers ask whether the plastic bags in wine boxes are BPA free or not. What can I tell them?-- Chris Tod, via e-mail The short answer is: “It depends.” ...

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Dear EarthTalk: I am a retailer and have had customers ask whether the plastic bags in wine boxes are BPA free or not. What can I tell them? -- Chris Tod, via email A: The short answer is: "It depends ...

I'd like to know if a bag-in-box white wine can be maintained outside the fridge and for how long. Yes, it can. Once opened, the box should stay fresh for roughly six weeks. Estimates differ, but that ...

Wine as a consumer product has become synonymous with the glass bottle, but many wineries are looking elsewhere for containers, and a leading alternative is bag-in-box format. According to data from ...