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

A new eco-friendly plastic called LAHB has shown it can biodegrade even in the extreme environment of the deep ocean, unlike conventional plastics that persist for decades. In real-world underwater ...

Biodegradable plastics are sold as a simple fix for a world drowning in packaging, but the reality is far messier than the marketing suggests. Labels that promise bags, cups, and utensils will ...

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Biodegradable plastics are not always safer for rivers and oceans, according to a new study that tracked how different ...

In agricultural production, microplastics have become environmental pollutants that cannot be ignored. They may not only ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...