Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how ...

Multiple research teams across the globe have developed biodegradable packaging materials built from plant fibers, producing films and papers that rival the mechanical strength of petroleum-based ...

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals how grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and will decompose in the environment ...

About 30% of plastics consumed are made to last forever but are discarded after a single use. Researchers at Virginia Tech ...

Srinivas Janaswamy, associate professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Dairy and Food Science, demonstrating how agricultural byproducts can be transformed into plastic-like films.

(Nanowerk News) It all starts with the mash: the mixture of malt and water, which is stirred and gently heated for several hours. The resulting liquid is known as the wort, and eventually, several ...

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Ikea will start using biodegradable mycelium, “fungi packaging,” as part of its efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling. The mushroom-based packaging decomposes in a garden in a couple of weeks ...