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

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

The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...

According to the official OECD estimates on global plastic pollution, out of all the plastic waste generated per annum, only 9% is recycled. The rest contaminates water bodies, soil, the air we ...

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

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

Biodegradable packaging is surging as regulations tighten, consumers pay green premiums, and PLA-led, home-compostable solutions scale across food and retail. NEWARK, DELAWARE / ACCESS Newswire / ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

— -- Here is one word about an up-and-coming innovation in plastics: cornfields. Bioplastics — most of which are now made from corn — are poised to grab a bigger share of the plastics market as ...