Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...

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A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane ...

In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

Q: Can that plastic spoon really return to nature? A: On the face of it, biodegradable plastic is a miracle. It looks like plastic and works much like plastic. And it goes back to nature after you ...

The world has a big plastic problem that it's yet to fix. We're trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that's seemingly impossible in modern society. The material is too important for our daily ...

Plastic pollution may be quietly fueling algal blooms by knocking out the grazers that usually keep algae under control.

Dangerous concentrations of algae such as "red tides" have been consistently emerging in locations around the world. A region ...

Sachet plastics, widely used for paan masala and gutkha, are among the least recyclable forms of plastic waste, contributing disproportionately to litter and microplastic pollution.

Methane-eating microbes could help convert one of the most powerful greenhouse gases into useful ...

Our research study on the global Biodegradable Plastics market for 2023-2031 offers a comprehensive analysis that is valuable regardless of a company’s size or income. The study delves into key market ...