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 ...

Researchers made a strong, flexible plastic from plant cellulose that breaks down quickly in natural environments, unlike ...

Discover how worms and other organisms are transforming plastic recycling. A significant portion of the world’s plastic ...

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

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

Japanese team develops cellulose plastic that breaks down in salt water without leaving harmful microplastic fragments behind ...

Scientists invent process that converts plastic bottles into paracetamol, which is a common drugstore painkiller used in ...

BBC’s Anna Holligan chronicles how a university lab is using dead trees and fungus to make an Earth-friendly insulation.

The fish-shaped soy sauce bottle, the bread bag tag, and even the tiny ‘pizza table’ are all on the endangered list.