Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

Global plastic production has increased from 369 million tons in 2016 to 404.5 million metric tons in 2020, partly due to materials used in the COVID-19 pandemic. (Getty Images) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — ...

Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives ...

Industry consolidation and sustainability drive major changes as recycling challenges mount across global markets ...

A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process. Packaging Systems of Wisconsin, a Sheboygan-based division ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market - Forecasts from 2018 to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Biodegradable plastic packaging market ...

Biodegradable thermal packaging is revolutionizing the standards for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals ...

Dublin, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market by Packaging Type (Rigid, Flexible, Industrial), Packaging Format (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), Process ...

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 ...

Plastic that behaves like a sturdy fork on your picnic table and then quietly melts back into the soil sounds like science ...