Researchers in Germany are trying to create an entirely organic and biodegradable plastic from green waste, hay, and algae. The Walther research team at the University of Oldenburg hopes to integrate ...

Researchers in New Zealand have made a shocking discovery regarding microplastics in the organic waste commonly used in fertilizers and soil conditioning. According to Phys.org, scientists in New ...

Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

A special chemical is needed to develop completely bio-based PBS for the first time. The researchers are working on a novel technology. Turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable ...

Binghamton PhD student Tianzheng Liu, left, and Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor Sha Jin have developed a method to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic. According to the U.S.

Vishal Vivek, CEO & Co-founder of Ukhi, turning waste into compostable bioplastics to build a circular economy and end plastic pollution. Plastic’s core problem is not waste; it’s designed to be ...

You probably think about what and how much you throw away – but do you ever stop to think about what you throw it into? If you’re using a garbage bag made of cheap plastics, you might be unknowingly ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

Humans produce half a kilo of waste every day on average, based on a study called “What A Waste 2.0, A Global Snapshot of ...