Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable ...

Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis technology that produces precursors of biodegradable nylon from biomass-derived compounds and ammonia.

Researchers at CSU developed a biodegradable adhesive polymer, P3HB, outperforming traditional adhesives and offering ...

Biobased plastics are plastics that are made entirely or partially from biological resources such as sustainably grown biomass and bio-waste. Examples include bio-polyethylene from sugarcane or corn ...

They tested one brand of tea bags made of polylactic acid, a biodegradable plant-based plastic, and found about 1 million nanoplastic particles were released per tea bag. For the new study ...

Reduce, reuse and then recycle. Whether you use them to store leftovers, freeze portions of broth or simplify meal prep, ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 14 - Life Below Water; SDG 15 - Life on Land Plastic pollution has emerged as a ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

so check for labels such as "plastic-free," "biodegradable" and "compostable." If the box says "PP" (meaning polypropene), "PET" (meaning polyethylene terephthalate) or "nylon," that means the tea ...