Belgian chemicals producer Solvay (Brussels; www.solvay.com) has introduced a cellulose acetate bio-plastic manufactured using wood pulp obtained from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI; ...

The teabags that were found to release the most microplastics were– perhaps unsurprisingly– the teabags that were made ...

Biodegradable materials, including polymers, degrade naturally, reducing pollution and offering eco-friendly solutions for packaging and medical applications.

Some commercially available tea bags contain high levels of microplastics that appear to infuse right into your drink. Brew a ...

A recent study founded that brewing tea bags could release billions of tiny plastic particles into your cup. Experts explain ...

The venture would focus on producing cellulose acetate-based speciality products, including plastics and films. Push Group is located in Yibin and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Wuliangye ...

Bio-Plastic Market. The global bio-plastic market is witnessing a remarkable transformation as industries and consumers ...

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor Owen Carmicino ’26 talks about different plastics, their various uses, and their effects on the world we live in.

Global technology company Nissha has invested in Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish startup specialising in fibre-based packaging ...

"Our work provides a scalable design strategy." Scientists make breakthrough with reusable material that removes 99.9% of ...

Innovating with cellulose and peptides, researchers developed a sustainable paper that rivals petroleum products in strength and water resistance, targeting packaging and biomedical sectors. Credit: ...