Biodegradable 'living plastic' houses bacterial spores that help it break down. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 04 / 240430131849.htm ...

The biodegradable packaging market was estimated to reach about $105 billion in 2024 with an expected annual growth rate of about 6% between 2024 and 2029, and 44% of patents filed worldwide for ...

A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filled with ...

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 ...

Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers hope their plastic will ...

Trash talk: As plastic use soars, researchers examine biodegradable solutions Global plastic production expected to triple by 2060 Date: April 22, 2025 ...

“This material is the first plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics as we use it,” added study co-author Stephen Mayfield, a professor at the UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences and a ...

Over 20 million tons of plastic are estimated to end up in the environment every year, with much of it breaking down into microplastics that are harmful to the health of humans and wildlife.

Biodegradable materials offer a possible way to reduce the environmental impact associated with single-use medical devices ...

An estimated 200 million SIM cards are distributed each year by local telcos, ultimately generating a significant amount of e ...