University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets. The research is published ...

Unlike conventional biodegradable plastics that suffer from low durability and heat resistance, the PEA polymer combines ester (for biodegradability) and amide (for toughness) linkages in an ...

They've developed a new material that incorporates living cells, so it's biodegradable and can help break down waste too. Oh, and you can eat it, if you're curious like that. For this work ...

The researchers state that the largest area of application for biodegradable plastic materials is the packaging segment, which accounts for about half of single-use plastic production. While ...

Fortunately, there are biodegradable trash bags. Studies have shown they break down in less than six months — a remarkable improvement and a category of products worth your consideration.

That being the case, a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking for ways to divert that waste into a process for making biodegradable packaging for food. Bhagya Jayantha ...

Prayagraj: Scientists of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) have started a project where gas and electricity will be produced from biodegradable waste under the Developed India ...

The state govt has also announced a fine of Rs 5,000 for littering one-time-use plastic items, compostable and biodegradable plastic carry bags, used for serving and consuming food or otherwise ...

A San Diego startup says it's made the world's first 100% biodegradable sneaker — and that most of the competition is greenwashing. But what does it mean to be "biodegradable"? And are ...

India has developed a new biodegradable tax stamp to replace plastic-based security labels widely used in the country’s liquor industry. The move, led by a government agency, aims to reduce ...

Now used in sectors like packaging, healthcare, and agriculture, biodegradable polymers are helping industries reduce waste and embrace more sustainable practices. / Credit: Nikita Burdenkov via ...

Biodegradable plastic bags have been widely used as a safe alternative to plastic carry bags that could be harmful to the environment. Unlike regular plastic bags, they are biodegradable and decompose ...