Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more ...

As environmental awareness continues to grow, the demand for sustainable packaging solutions is transforming industries across the globe. Businesses are increasingly seeking innovative materials that ...

While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual ...

A new survey published by BB-REG-NET has revealed public support for compostable packaging, with 74% of UK adults agreeing ...

There are numerous options in food packaging materials, and many major food packagers and retailers often make a choice based on non-scientific information. Clearly Clean Products LLC (Orwigsburg, PA) ...

We live in a world full of complicated plastics. They include plastics No. 1-7, bioplastics, degradable plastics and compostable plastics. An increasing number of products today are described as ...

Biodegradable plastic passes the test under real-world conditions Leftover lettuce, old bunches of flowers, potato peelings, coffee grounds: the average kitchen generates lots of organic waste. This ...

Regulatory questions cloud the segment’s future, as do concerns about feedstocks, material capabilities and compostability ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Most plastics marketed as “home compostable” don’t actually work, with as much as 60% ...

You probably think about what and how much you throw away – but do you ever stop to think about what you throw it into? If ...