The rigid yet biodegradable plastic outperforms not only alternative biodegradable options, but plastic itself for mechanical ...

Healthcare has a plastic problem, but Ökosix thinks its bio-derived, biodegradable material can replace single-use plastics ...

A new method to produce strong, biodegradable plastic from bamboo is reported in Nature Communications this week. The ...

Scientists turned bamboo into a strong, recyclable, and biodegradable plastic that can replace regular plastic.

Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability ...

Scientists turned food waste into natural plastic films using bacteria that make biodegradable packaging material.

Not-so-fun fact: our oceans hold 150 times more carbon dioxide than the Earth's atmosphere. Adding to that causes ocean ...

A pioneering two-year field study has revealed that biodegradable microplastics, often hailed as eco-friendly alternatives to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more ...

Amid the tall ceilings of a massive lab, innovation is bubbling to the surface. "We're trying to convert the food waste to bioplastic," said Drew Wang, the principal investigator of a new project at ...

Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, and its cellulose fibres can be turned into a hard, mouldable plastic for use in cars ...