Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in their quest to solve our microplastic problem.

The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines.

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

The market is projected to grow because of increasing demand for packaging and consumer goods industry, increasing disposal income, and government initiatives regarding ecofriendly plastic. They offer ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Domestic researchers have developed a natural material that can replace petrochemical fuels used in the production of eco-friendly biodegradable bioplastics. This ...

KAWANISHI CITY, Japan, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental problems such as climate change, global warming, deforestation, extinction of species, water shortage etc… due to explosion of human ...

This plant-based plastic is as strong as traditional petroleum-based plastic, but its properties can be tailored to suit ...

Bioplastics are plastics made from renewable biological material, usually plants, waste, or microorganisms rather than petroleum or natural gas. Many bioplastics can be far more beneficial to the ...

Japanese team develops cellulose plastic that breaks down in salt water without leaving harmful microplastic fragments behind.

In this Conversations episode from transport logistic & air cargo Americas in Miami, Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing ...