Chances are sushi aficionados have left a restaurant take-out in tow and with a handful of adorable, but environmentally ...

The study Biodegradable Innovations: Harnessing Agriculture for Eco-Friendly Plastics, published in the Journal of ...

The plan is to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient technology for making innovative plastics based on polybutylene ...

The persistent accumulation of microplastics from synthetic polymers threatens ecosystems and biodiversity. The use of biodegradable and compostable materials as alternatives to conventional plastics ...

Use of eco friendly and energy saving biomaterials and processes have enabled to overcome the effects of growing urbanization and population along with increasing agro-industrial wastes. This has led ...

You probably know that simply tossing dead batteries in the trash is no bueno – they release toxic heavy metals as they break down over time in landfills, contaminating the soil and nearby water ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

RESIDUAL GARBAGE. Tons of plastic waste are left to decompose and compact naturally at a sanitary landfill in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. The facility also accommodates residual trash from other ...

Forward-looking: Scientists in Finland have identified a new bio-based material that could help extend the lifespan of solar cells while reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics. A team led by ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

A Japanese research team successfully harnessed E. coli to produce PDCA, a strong, biodegradable plastic alternative. Their method avoids toxic byproducts and achieves record production levels, ...