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

There is more than one functional alternative to traditional plastic bags.

Most alternatives struggle to scale due to high costs, performance limits, and inadequate recycling and composting systems.

Xampla, founded in 2018, aims to replace unrecyclable plastics that account for a great deal of polluting microplastics. “The ...

Japanese scientists have developed a new type of plastic that’s strong at room temperature, but can be easily broken down on demand into its base components. In seawater, it starts to break down into ...

A new virus-fighting plastic film could transform everyday surfaces into invisible defenders against disease. Instead of ...

Plantswitch, an NC startup company, has created a plant-based, bioplastic resin to replace plastic. Plantswitch, a North Carolina startup company, has created a bioplastic resin made from leftover ...

As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But ...

Meet Xampla, the British company innovating solutions for two separate industry challenges: plastic pollution and the protection of valuable vitamins and nutrients. Food-Navigator Europe caught up ...

Have you been collecting plastic grocery bags and don't know why? Instead of tossing them, make them useful again. Here are ...