For Earth Month, the science-loving Jacobson siblings highlighted the problem of plastic pollution and an option to make bioplastic at home. Paige and Adam Jacobson say bioplastic can biodegrade ...

Strengthening materials made from soy proteins could offer better alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, according to researchers developing practical solutions to reduce plastic pollution. Marcus ...

“Reimagining Materials: Towards Sustainable Making with Bioplastics Across Art and Design” delves into the development of low-impact, biodegradable bioplastics through innovative formulations and ...

SEATTLE — New bioplastics that degrade in the same time frame as a banana peel have been developed at the University of Washington (UW). Researchers used heat and pressure to make bioplastics from ...

We've seen strong reaction from many Plastics News readers to the White House's ambitious bioplastics plan. On March 22, President Joe Biden's administration announced what it called bold goals and ...

Researchers from Michigan State University's top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable. A team led ...

Back in 2015, researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) took an interest in the egg whites of hens as an alternative source for making antibacterial bioplastics. The idea was that bioplastics ...

In the fight against pollution, several regions in the U.S. have banned the use of plastic straws. Alternative materials exist, but most options are either too expensive to scale up, go limp in drinks ...

AMES, Iowa – Researchers at Iowa State University are working to prove that adhesives made from a byproduct of biodiesel production can offer consumers a cheaper, more environmentally friendly ...

The push for sustainable packaging solutions has never been more urgent. As the environmental impact of packaging waste becomes clearer, businesses and consumers are seeking out innovative materials ...

Bioplastics are often touted as being eco-friendly, but do they live up to the hype? The world has produced over nine billion tons of plastic since the 1950s. 165 million tons of it have trashed our ...

In terms of application, packaging segment to command 61.3% share in the bioplastics market in 2025. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com ...