Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

The global plastic waste crisis has reached a critical juncture, where reducing usage alone is insufficient to address the mounting environmental challenges. While biodegradable plastics have long ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

This diagram illustrates the circular economy potential of biodegradable plastics. It highlights a high-value loop where waste collection and chemical treatment allow for the re-synthesis of new ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) As wearable technologies like smart watches and fitness trackers continue to grow in popularity, scientists are searching for ways to make these devices more environmentally ...

Mexican company Biofase has developed a patented process to convert discarded avocado pits into biodegradable plastics that decompose in 240 days, compared to centuries for conventional plastics. The ...