We often think of plastic pollution as a problem of oceans and seabirds. But beneath our feet, in the quiet dark of agricultural soils, a new kind of contamination is unfolding—one with profound ...
Strips of plain TPU (top) and "living" TPU (bottom) at different stages of decomposition over five months of being in compost. A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s ...
It’s official: In March, the United Nations Environmental Assembly endorsed a global pact on the life cycle of plastic. It has been declared a seismic shift in the battle against marine pollution, but ...
Researchers in Japan have developed a revolutionary biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with nutrients. Unlike traditional ...
Starch Blends to Hold Significant Growth due to Cost-Effectiveness and Abundant Renewable Raw Materials Starch blends dominate the global biodegradable plastic market due to their cost-effectiveness ...
Dublin, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Biodegradable Polymers - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Biodegradable ...
Biodegradable plastics that get broken down into microplastics appear to damage soil and affect plant growth more than conventional ones, at least over the short term. Global plastic production ...
It is lunchtime at the Monash University Malaysia campus in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. The large canteen is teeming with students, most with their heads bent down in pursuit of the meals set out before ...
Chili is a vital cash crop in many countries, and Sri Lanka is no exception. As one of the pillar industries of the country’s ...