What is a bioplastic? - The generic term "bioplastic" can be confusing, as it can mean either biosourced or compostable: the definition varies by country. But in Europe, the term is clearly ...
By Alden Wicker Almost 25 years after their hopeful debut, bioplastics contribute only about 1% of the global plastics market share, mainly for food packaging. But that may soon change. The Biden ...
Bioplastics, synthesized from plant sugars or engineered from microorganisms, boast many benefits over traditional plastics, including a smaller carbon footprint, enhanced biodegradability ...
Cellulose polymers are being produced by bacterial fermentation of organic matter, and used to create strong bioplastics. Researchers in Japan are now looking to improve polymer production levels ...
Some businesses have also chosen to use bioplastics as part of their efforts to reduce waste, with supermarket chain City’super being a prominent user of biodegradable plastics. However ...