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 led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in their quest to solve our microplastic problem.

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines.

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

KAWANISHI CITY, Japan, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental problems such as climate change, global warming, deforestation, extinction of species, water shortage etc… due to explosion of human ...

The market is projected to grow because of increasing demand for packaging and consumer goods industry, increasing disposal income, and government initiatives regarding ecofriendly plastic. They offer ...

Japanese team develops cellulose plastic that breaks down in salt water without leaving harmful microplastic fragments behind ...

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...

In this Conversations episode from transport logistic & air cargo Americas in Miami, Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing ...

Biodegradable thermal packaging is revolutionizing the standards for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Domestic researchers have developed a natural material that can replace petrochemical fuels used in the production of eco-friendly biodegradable bioplastics. This ...