The good news for those looking to see microplastics become the norm on commercial aircraft is that most regulatory hurdles ...

Not all bioplastics completely degrade under natural conditions. Some, like PLA (polylactic acid), need to be composted industrially at temperatures between 35 and 60 degrees Centigrade (140 ...

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 ...

The global packaging sector is witnessing a surge in interest around bioplastics, touted as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fossil-fuel-based materials. However, the complexity of ...

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 ...

The European project PROMICON issued five policy recommendations to support a new method for the production of sustainable ...

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has launched a new initiative aimed at developing zero-waste bioplastics, the Hindu has reported. The new centre is supported by the Department of ...