Category "Plastics"

Compostable plastics are transforming waste into a resource, establishing carbon sinks and combating microplastic pollution.

Researchers developed a way to engineer bacteria to produce raw materials that can be turned into plastic, and are endlessly recyclable.

An entrepreneurial alliance for the development of value chains for technical bioplastics in central Germany.

100% soil biodegradable and compostable mulch film, a chemical-free solution preventing weed growth and maximizing yield.

New rules are set to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration. Preventing packaging waste, boosting reuse and refill, and making all packaging recyclable by 2030.

Discussing the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges in this field.

Greenpeace publishes a comprehensive U.S. survey of plastics recyclability and claims and labels on plastic products.

A Chilean company develops a plastic-like shopping bag that dissolves in water.

Biodegradable materials made from waste wood chips and bio-binders that can be used on existing converting lines to replace conventional plastics.

Swiss researchers discover “unprecedented” method of accurately measuring how plastic degrades in the environment.