The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.

Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials. Using a spinning ...

It’s tempting to think of purchasing plastic cups labeled as compostable or using plastic cutlery made of biodegradable materials as a better choice for the environment—but there are a lot of ...

The global biodegradable packaging market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by increasing environmental consciousness, strict regulations against single-use plastics, and rising demand for ...

Asia's leading sustainable lining supplier partners with Lenzing to introduce fully biodegradable ECOVERO™ linings with ...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a groundbreaking partnership, OnAsset Intelligence, a leading provider of asset tracking solutions, and Jiva Materials, a pioneer in sustainable materials, have come ...