Although some may see this as the answer to the enormous and growing problem, these promises have been made before.

Packaging Systems of Wisconsin, in partnership with Alliance Plastics, is distributing a biodegradable film that can break ...

In a huge step in the fight against microplastics, researchers have created a new plastic that breaks down in seawater. It ...

Algenesis submerged shoes made with its biodegradable polyurethane foam in the Pacific Ocean to demonstrate their ...

A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This ...

Researchers are using bacteria that eat food scraps to create a new kind of fully biodegradable plastic that reduces waste ...

Biodegradable plastic from RIKEN dissolves in seawater, tackling ocean pollution and supporting sustainability.

Plastics are everywhere, from packaging and clothing to cars and medical devices. But their durability comes at a cost: when ...

As companies step up efforts to reduce their plastic waste, expect plenty more innovation in the years ahead. This year, ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic ...

36 kilograms is the average amount of plastic packaging waste generated by a single EU citizen per year. Increasing ...