The beetle’s white exoskeleton is made from a compound called chitin, which is a type of carbohydrate – one that is also ...

In-situ observation combined with polarized light imaging describes how the biodegradable plastic deforms when scratched.

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

Rajasthan AAR ruled that compostable carry bags made from polymer materials fall under HSN 39232990. The 5% GST rate applies ...

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

A new study from Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers warns that natural fibers can persist in the environment for over a century, just like synthetics.

Biodegradable plastics don’t break down on their own. Researchers found ocean microbes play a key role, and results can vary widely.

Between the planters and the soil bags, plastic is hard to avoid in gardening. In fact, some supplies you may not realize are ...

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 ...

MIT researchers have identified how communities of ocean bacteria cooperate to decompose biodegradable plastics, a finding ...

Building on over a decade of biomaterials research at VTT, Elea & Lili is commercialising a cellulose-based alternative to ...