Researchers combined milk protein, starch, and volcanic clay to create a biodegradable packaging film that degrades in 13 weeks.

Plastic products are ubiquitous in our food supply chain, shedding microplastics into every part of the human ecosystem. As they degrade, microplastics break down into even smaller fragments called ...

Researchers at Prairie View A&M University in Texas published a study of benefits, obstacles, and trends in U.S. organic ...

No. All Bigelow Tea bags are biodegradable, compostable, and contain no plastic. Bigelow Tea bags are made from wood pulp, abaca fiber, and plant-based starches derived from corn and sugarcane. No ...

A new European project is working to turn carbon dioxide waste into biodegradable plastics, offering industries a way to replace fossil-based materials while reducing emissions. The UNICO2RN project, ...

Plant-based alternatives are promising, but none will be effective unless we also rethink our production methods in a way that supports a sustainable ...

An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottle-grade plastic pellets, which ...

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), working with collaborators, report a new biomaterial ...

Plastic is often the go-to for individuals who don't want to cook with metal or glass. However, silicone offers a number of benefits. Here are several benefits of cooking with silicone instead of ...

“A ban on filters will help correct the misconception that filters actually reduce smoking’s risks,” Novotny said via email. “Filters are nonessential single-use plastics that result in toxic waste ...

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material ...

EPFL/Illustration by Capucine Mattiussi Plastic recycling is entering a new era, thanks to smart sorting systems and chemical processes that ...