A 60-day incubation study of Loess Plateau orchard soils shows biodegradable PLA microplastics sharply increased carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions while conventional PE and PET plastics ...

Researchers at the University of Konstanz have now identified an enzyme that attacks certain polyesters and bioplastics. Its ...

Plastic Alternative Packaging Market was valued at USD 7.20 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 34.76 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 17.08% from 2026-2035.

A seventh-grade student in Puerto Rico has found a new use for plantain peels discarded by her school cafeteria, turning them ...

Bioplastic Mulch Based on Musa paradisiaca for Weed Control (Phase II)," is among the 30 finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher ...

A "hidden variable" that can determine the success or failure of a chemical reaction has been found in the immediate vicinity ...

Whether you’re ordering food or buying a packet of chips, the sustainability of a plastic alternative depends not just on ...

Plastic bottles.Food containers.Clothing.Packaging materials.Plastic is convenient, butsome of it remains for a long time if ...

I have completed a master's degree in a science-related graduate school and work as a researcher at a manufacturing company.

Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are ...