The growing global demand for paper continues to exert pressure on forest resources, while numerous industries generate large ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

That trait, which makes a coffee lid or a fishing float so useful, also turns plastic into a long-term guest in places it was never invited. Unrecovered fragments collect across ecosystems, and they ...

Researchers developed biodegradable materials that could replace the plastic micro-beads now used in beauty products. The materials could also be used to encapsulate nutrients for food fortification.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Biodegradable packaging is quietly reshaping the products we grab every day. Smarter materials could cut waste without ...

Scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology have developed what they describe as the first biodegradable version of Velcro. While it won't keep your shoes on, the material can be harmlessly ...

Could biodegradable plastic nip fashion’s waste problem in the bud? One Israeli materials-science firm certainly hopes so. On Wednesday, Balena unveiled its BioCir slide, a slip-on made from what the ...

CJ Biomaterials, Yuhan-Kimberly Nonwoven Paper Towel CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly launched the world’s first reusable nonwoven paper towel made with PHACT™ PHA under the Kleenex® brand that will ...

The water-proof food packaging is made from a type of corn protein called zein, starch and other naturally derived biopolymers, infused with a cocktail of natural antimicrobial compounds (see video).