Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Sunlight makes microplastics leak hidden chemicals into water, creating pollution that spreads far beyond plastic pieces.

The market is projected to grow because of increasing demand for packaging and consumer goods industry, increasing disposal income, and government initiatives regarding ecofriendly plastic. They offer ...

KAWANISHI CITY, Japan, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental problems such as climate change, global warming, deforestation, extinction of species, water shortage etc… due to explosion of human ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and ...

Researchers made a strong, flexible plastic from plant cellulose that breaks down quickly in natural environments, unlike ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Domestic researchers have developed a natural material that can replace petrochemical fuels used in the production of eco-friendly biodegradable bioplastics. This ...

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...

The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines.

Researchers at Iowa State University are pecking away at ways of making environmentally friendly plastic. From golf tees to a biodegradable flower pot that can be planted directly in the ground, ...