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 ...

University of Oldenburg's EcoPBS project seeks to develop cost-effective, biodegradable plastics from organic materials, ...

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 ...

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other ...

The use of bioplastics in packaging applications is emerging as a more sustainable alternative to conventional non-biodegradable plastics derived from fossil sources. However, further research is ...

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 ...