Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...

In a landfill, a plastic bottle can take more than a thousand years to break down. But a new process can transform polyethylene plastic in days, using bacteria to eat the waste and then turn it into a ...

Microplastics are tiny, nearly indestructible fragments shed from everyday plastic products. As we learn more about microplastics, the news keeps getting worse. Already well-documented in our oceans ...

Dubai: An additive to make plastic bottles biodegrade completely is now on the market for UAE water companies to consider in their packaging which could also reduce the amount of plastic waste in ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- In recent years, at least a half-dozen countries have embraced plastics made with an additive intended to break them down into carbon dioxide, water and harmless organic ...

Polystyrene is made from styrene building blocks and is the most widely used plastic in terms of volume, for example in packaging. Unlike PET, which can now be produced and recycled using ...

The global biodegradable packaging market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by increasing environmental consciousness, strict regulations against single-use plastics, and rising demand for ...

Gauhati High Court was hearing the plea filed by eight manufacturers of disposable plastic items who were affected by the ...

Our research study on the global Biodegradable Plastics market for 2023-2031 offers a comprehensive analysis that is valuable regardless of a company’s size or income. The study delves into key market ...