Engineers have turned one of nature’s most reviled body parts into a precision tool, using the hollow feeding tubes of dead ...

This anticipated growth represents a significant milestone for the biobased biodegradable plastics sector, which has evolved ...

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

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 ...

As reported by Towards Packaging experts, the global plant-based food bioplastics market is anticipated to rise from USD 1.22 ...

Whether you're a home gardener or an industrial farmer, you might be familiar with mulching films—plastic sheets laid over the soil to protect seedlings and promote crop growth. But like many other ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

One-third of all food in America is wasted leads to billions of dollars lost each year, according to a new Gallup survey on the state of food waste in America. Until now, researchers have known little ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A new type of 3D printer could help households do their part to ...

Photograph of the biodegradable arm sleeve npj Flexible Electronics (2025) This is important because: Electronic waste is a global crisis, with over 50 million metric tons generated annually, much of ...

Binghamton PhD student Tianzheng Liu, left, and Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor Sha Jin have developed a method to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic. According to the U.S.

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...