Environmental News Bits

JUNE 18, 2024

Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filled with bacterial spores that, when exposed to nutrients present in compost, germinate and break down the material at the end … Continue reading Biodegradable ‘living plastic’ houses bacterial spores that help it break down

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 3, 2024

New research shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade — even at the microplastic level — in under seven months. Read the full story from the University of California – San Diego. Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other natural compounds. A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, U.S.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 21, 2024

Microorganism-mediated biodegradation for effective management and/or removal of micro-plastics from the … Continue reading Microorganism-mediated biodegradation for effective management and/or removal of micro-plastics from the environment: A comprehensive review Perveen, I., Faridi, T. Syed, Q., & Abidi, S.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 28, 2023

These … Continue reading Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn’t break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A zinc battery made using a compound from crab shells can be recharged at least 1000 times and can biodegrade or be recycled at the end of its life

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A biodegradable glider based on the seeds of the Javan cucumber, which float for long distances, could be used to monitor the environment without leaving polluting e-waste

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 28, 2023

New research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to help address the environmental and economic impacts of ‘ghost fishing’ Read the full story from the University of Portsmouth.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 18, 2023

UK-based Symphony Environmental Technologies launched an additive that plastics manufacturers can use to make packaging biodegrade harmlessly in natural land and marine environments, the company says. The … Continue reading Additive renders plastic packaging biodegradable

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

has developed a “smart” food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and antimicrobial. A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, U.S., It could also extend the shelf life of fresh fruit by two to three days.

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Environmental Leader

MARCH 9, 2022

The post Amazon Researching Net Zero, Biodegradable Plastics to Reduce Packaging Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Amazon is investing in and researching sustainable plastic materials as part of its efforts to reduce packaging waste.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 1, 2022

Brazil is the fourth-largest producer, accounting for some 11 million … Continue reading Edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic boasts higher tensile strength than petroleum-based plastic.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 22, 2022

Global beer brand Corona has launched a 100% biodegradable and compostable six-pack made from 100% barley straw in India. Read the full story at Energy + Environment Leader. The six-pack is as durable as regular packaging and eliminates the need for using virgin wood from trees and other resources, the company says.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 8, 2024

… Continue reading CiCLO biodegrades polyester and nylon in a few years Fashion brands and manufacturers are starting to pay attention to microplastics in the form of microfibers from synthetic materials, aware that these tiny fragments release into the environment during clothing manufacturing and laundering.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2022

Now, researchers have identified a previously unknown bacterial enzyme that can make a new type of polysaccharide, which is … Continue reading Bacterial enzyme makes new type of biodegradable polymer.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 11, 2022

million tonnes of plastic is placed in the market, yet just … Continue reading Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? In Australia, 1.1 Here’s why it might not break down.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 16, 2022

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard University claims to have developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable and and kills microbes that are harmful to humans – all while extending the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days. Read the full story at Packaging Europe.

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Cleannovate

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I remember traveling to work sometime ago and encountering a ‘sea’ of plastic papers around a certain town centre. Now … More.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Mitch Schols, the owner of Biodegradable Golf Balls has a plan to lower those numbers. The company has designed and created exactly what you would … Continue reading Biodegradable golf balls are on the upswing.

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Onya

AUGUST 13, 2019

Why choose Certified Compostable over Degradable or Biodegradable? Biodegradable: When it comes to bin liners and dog waste disposal bags in particular, Biodegradable usually means that the bags are made from a mixture of bioplastics (PLA) and harmful plastics such as Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polystyrene and PVC.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 20, 2022

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the shelf life of fresh fruit by up to three days compared to traditional plastic containers, creating a solution to… Read more →

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 1, 2023

For the pet food industry, this raises problems, since few alternatives exist … Continue reading PFAS pet food packaging alternative is biodegradable However, pet owners and lawmakers have increased their attention to potential health problems caused by some PFAS.

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Brag

MARCH 31, 2023

One of the winning entries is on a set of standards for biodegradable plastic from Committee D20 on Plastics. According to the article, industry uses D6400 and D6868 exclusively for making claims of biodegradability under industrial composting conditions. These standards are also the basis of certifications issued by U.S.

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Brag

MAY 2, 2023

While they are biodegradable in the ambient environment, they are brittle and cannot easily be melt-processed and recycled. CSU states that PHAs are a class of polymers naturally created by living microorganisms or synthetically produced from biorenewable feedstocks.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Some experts predict that our e-waste problem will only get worse over time, because most … Continue reading Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit. In 2021 alone, global e-waste surged at 57.5 million tons, and only 17.4% of that was recycled.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2022

But now a debate is raging over whether they may contribute to the growing plastic pollution problem that threatens human health and the … Continue reading Does the film around detergent pods really biodegrade? A debate is raging.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Plastics from organic sources are touted as environmentally friendly, but they appear to make an appealing meal for some marine creatures

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Seeking solutions to counteract … Continue reading A sea change for plastic pollution: New material biodegrades in ocean water. Around the planet, evidence of plastic pollution stretches from grocery bags in the deep sea to microplastics in our food supplies and even in our blood.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By fusing fungi and robots, researchers hope to create a sustainable and biodegradable skin capable of sensing a variety of stimuli, as demonstrated by a model of the Terminator

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 14, 2023

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Companies constantly innovate with technology and redesign their packaging. Here’s a look at five recent examples of product redesigns, material switches and sustainable packaging solutions on Packaging Dive’s radar.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics are often considered as the environmental heroes taking on conventional plastic – but the European Commission says such formats need to be approached carefully if they’re to live up to their promise. Read the full story at Beverage Daily.

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Inhabitant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, although most people would agree there is beauty in nature. Artist and textile designer Yi Hsuan Sung has taken that common view of natural beauty and used it to create a varied line of products for the home.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

A plastic made from DNA and vegetable oil may be the most sustainable plastic developed yet and could be used in packaging and electronic devices

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Material design is all about adapting fabrics to perform better and be less impactful to the environment. Technology by Cocona Labs does both.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 17, 2024

Bpacks, a London-based sustainable packaging startup, has revealed its new bark-based packaging technology, offering a biodegradable alternative that integrates effortlessly with existing plastic production infrastructure.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2024

Read the full story from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). A new article covering an overview and trends of plastic production and degradation technology using microorganisms has been published.

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New Scientist

MAY 15, 2023

This points to a possible way of making more of these compounds biodegradable Certain kinds of "forever chemicals" can be dismantled using bacteria found in wastewater.

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