Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and ...

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 document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of ...

Plastic pollution is a global problem, with an estimated eight million pieces of plastic pollution finding their way into the world’s oceans every year. The packaging industry is the biggest purchaser ...

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. & WINCHESTER, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR), a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, today announced the successful completion of ...

Scientists have developed a new ‘green plastic’ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil. Food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution ...

The upcoming phase broadens restrictions to cover a defined range of single-use consumer plastic items ...