Packaging Sector Leadership: The packaging segment is projected to hold approximately 38% of the global bioplastics market ...

Scientists have developed a new type of biodegradable plastic, LAHB, that breaks down even in deep-sea conditions. Unlike ...

Can materials like hempcrete and sheep’s wool help us meet climate and housing goals and grow new agri-businesses in Ireland?

Emergency managers recommend Oregonians have a two-week emergency preparedness kit at home and a 72-hour "get-home" kit in a ...

Biodegradable plastics improve soil nutrient cycling and pea root growth more effectively than traditional plastics, according to new research that could inform more sustainable farming practices.

Plastic is made from oil and natural gas, which started out as fossilized plant and animal material. But buried deep underground for millions of years, those materials changed in important ways.

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic.

Imagine if even a fraction of our food waste could be turned into biodegradable plastic —solving two problems and making our planet healthier in the long term.

Building on the success of Nafilean-R, a recyclable bio composite made from recycled plastics reinforced with 20% hemp fibres, this new material family not only meets stringent performance standards ...

Hemp-based plastics are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and strong, presenting a viable alternative to traditional plastics in automotive and packaging sectors.

Their innovative hemp bioplastic products aim to replace conventional plastics in these applications, aligning with global efforts to combat plastic pollution through enhanced recycling systems ...

A Lancaster County science fair champion has earned international honors for developing a fishing lure that won’t contribute to the problem of plastic pollution in waterways.