In recent years there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use ...

There might be a simpler way to combat the global plastics use problem. Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

It's no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...

While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more ...

The Biodegradable Products Institute is focusing on bringing more clarity to compostable packaging’s future in California, ...

In a new study, scientists at the Spanish Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research and the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC) argue that compostable plastics, ...

Some plastic alternatives need to be put in industrial compost facilities or require acres of land for production. Sway's seaweed plastic needs neither. This startup turns food waste into bioplastic ...

Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles. By Boyce Upholt / Knowable ...

Regulatory questions cloud the segment’s future, as do concerns about feedstocks, material capabilities and compostability ...

A material called Vivomer is being touted as the answer to the category's waste problem; it's a little more complicated than ...