Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.

Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment.

coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides (PEAs). Unlike the petroleum-derived plastics that litter oceans and landfills, ...

Supramolecular materials that fully degrade when soaked in saltwater have the potential to help address the microplastics ...

The global biodegradable plastics market size was US$ 3.9 billion in 2021. The global biodegradable plastics market is forecast to grow to US$ 12.1 billion by 2030 by registering a compound annual ...

E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The ...

Scientists are exploring a bacteria that consumes methane to produce biodegradable plastics. Called Methylocystis ...

The biobased biodegradable plastic market is poised for significant growth, with its valuation expected to surge from ...

By 2050, we will need to feed almost 1.8 billion more people, when our global population reaches around 10 billion.

The surge in demand for sustainable plastic solutions is fueled by stringent environmental regulations, growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products, and advancements in biodegradable ...

P-Life Japan Inc.'s biodegradable technology addresses these challenges by incorporating a proprietary additive into polyolefin polymers. The additive facilitates the breakdown of plastics into ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...