Researchers in Germany are trying to create an entirely organic and biodegradable plastic from green waste, hay, and algae. The Walther research team at the University of Oldenburg hopes to integrate ...

Researchers in New Zealand have made a shocking discovery regarding microplastics in the organic waste commonly used in fertilizers and soil conditioning. According to Phys.org, scientists in New ...

Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics. This fork made of ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process. The research team from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and ...

Binghamton PhD student Tianzheng Liu, left, and Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor Sha Jin have developed a method to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic. According to the U.S.

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 ...

Humans produce half a kilo of waste every day on average, based on a study called “What A Waste 2.0, A Global Snapshot of ...