Multiple research teams across the globe have developed biodegradable packaging materials built from plant fibers, producing ...

Swiss scientists have created a new plastic-like material that's flexible, biodegradable, and even edible. The secret? It's still alive. The material, which was created by a team from Empa in ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Study shows biodegradable plastics offer superior chemical recyclability and economic value for sustainable waste management ...

A new scientific breakthrough could see you packaging your food and powering batteries with mushrooms. Researchers at Empa's Cellulose and Wood Materials laboratory made an innovative discovery about ...

Researchers developed a biodegradable sanitary pad using water hyacinth fibers and cotton, transforming an invasive aquatic ...

Discover how bio-based materials transform architecture for a sustainable future, merging digital design with ecological ...

Researchers in China have developed a new type of glass they claim is both biodegradable and biorecyclable, meaning it can break down and be reused in nature—the latest eco-friendly alternative to ...

Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global biodegradable medical plastics market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 11% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by ...