A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane ...

The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...

Researchers at Incheon National University have unveiled a ground-breaking study aimed at combating electronic waste and air ...

Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...

Dangerous concentrations of algae such as "red tides" have been consistently emerging in locations around the world. A region ...

Plastic pollution may be quietly fueling algal blooms by knocking out the grazers that usually keep algae under control.

A new study may help to unpack possible effects of microplastic pollution, including from biodegradable alternatives, on metabolism and gut bacteria. The findings suggest some concerning signs that ...

Scientists have tapped into methane-consuming bacteria, Methylocystis suflitae, to produce biodegradable plastics called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), offering a dual win for climate and ...

Sachet plastics, widely used for paan masala and gutkha, are among the least recyclable forms of plastic waste, contributing disproportionately to litter and microplastic pollution.

Plastic film covering farmland, greenhouse structures for light and heat retention, and irrigation pipes for precise water delivery—these common agricultural scenarios have maken agricultural plastics ...

The global biodegradable packaging market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by increasing environmental consciousness, strict regulations against single-use plastics, and rising demand for ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...