Plastics are one of the largest sources of pollution on Earth, lasting for years on land or in water. But a new type of ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to ...

USC biomedical engineers have developed a novel, ocean-safe biocompatible material that eliminates the risk of microplastic ...

There are four main types of plastics: biodegradable, bio-based, fossil-based and non-biodegradable. The terms can be confusing and lead to misunderstandings about their environmental impact.

Many of these newly-discovered microorganisms possess "the ability to break down biodegradable plastic films." Even so, scientists hope that one day there may be a simple process for permanently ...

Only 50% of bio-plastics are in fact biodegradable, and many biodegradable options are fossil-fuel based. Outside of the controlled conditions of a waste management facility, biodegradable ...

Plastics are generally categorized into two main types: thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), can ...

December 20, 2022 Scientists have developed a new type of plastic that's just as durable as the regular stuff, but can biodegrade within days or months after it's discarded Depositphotos View 1 Images ...

One such biodegradable plastic idea comes from a team of researchers at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The scientists were able to create a type of ...

The biodegradable plastics market is projected to grow from USD 3.02 billion in 2018 to USD 6.12 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.1%. Some leading biodegradable plastic companies to consider.

April 21 (UPI) --Most plastics advertised as "biodegradable" aren't all that degradable. In fact, researchers estimate that most of these supposedly eco-friendly plastics end up in landfills and ...