In my last post regarding the long-term viability of bio-based polymers, I touched on some of the primary concerns we face regarding the rise of plastics labeled as “biodegradable.” It’s an important ...

In the past year, we have seen a growing interest and commitment to the environment at both the business and consumer levels. More businesses are focused on providing environmentally friendly products ...

With an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A ...

Marine biodegradable straws and products, biodegradable in landfill, oxo-biodegradable are headlines in print, TV, and E-media. Journal articles report findings of macro-organisms like meal worms and ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and films? How can bio-based polymer fibers be manufactured so as to allow ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced its Capa® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable MARINE certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of ...

How much do you know on biodegradability? 1. All bio-based plastics are biodegradable – It's a myth. Bio-based plastics can be either biodegradable or non-biodegradable (durable). Bio-PET, also known ...

At the third Scientific American “Science on the Hill” event, “Solving the Plastic Waste Problem”, one of the issues discussed by experts on Capitol Hill was biodegradability. So you buy something ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced its Capa ® thermoplastic grades obtained the OK biodegradable WATER certification by TÜV Austria Bureau of ...

Japanese washi paper is renowned for its aesthetic beauty and its wide-array of usages. Now, a group of researchers have made a green composite material from washi which boasts a 60% increase in ...

A research project within Resource Recovery at the University of Borås in Sweden explored how valuable substances can be extracted from organic waste—such as animal manure—and how this loop can be ...