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Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 29, 2022
SOFi Products released what the company says is the first 100% biodegradable cup that eliminates the need for a plastic lid. The post SOFi Releases Biodegradable Cup, Eliminates Plastic Lids appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 8, 2022
Yankee Stadium fans will use biodegradable straws this season as the venue continues to tackle waste. The post Yankee Stadium Introduces Biodegradable, Compostable Straws appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 2, 2022
Corona launches 100% biodegradable and compostable six-pack made from 100% barley straw. The post Corona Launches Biodegradable and Compostable Six-Pack appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 29, 2022
SOFi Products released what the company says is the first 100% biodegradable cup that eliminates the need for a plastic lid. The post SOFi Releases Biodegradable Cup, Eliminates Plastic Lids appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 8, 2022
Yankee Stadium fans will use biodegradable straws this season as the venue continues to tackle waste. The post Yankee Stadium Introduces Biodegradable, Compostable Straws appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Earth 911
MARCH 20, 2023
Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution to the severe environmental problem caused by. The post The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology appeared first on Earth911.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inhabitant
JULY 25, 2022
The product is inexpensive and easy to manufacture, yet safe for consumption and biodegradable. A team of scientists at MIT and experts from other parts of the world developed a silk-based product that could replace industrial microplastics.
Inhabitant
AUGUST 19, 2022
They're known as the first fully biodegradable shoe in the world. BLUEVIEW sneakers are made entirely with plant-based materials, proving that anything and everything can be sustainable if companies are bold enough to make it happen.
Inhabitant
JUNE 27, 2022
The biodegradable coating is environmentally sustainable, but also a public health solution thanks to its antibacterial properties. Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic.
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.
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
3BL Media
MARCH 10, 2022
DESCRIPTION: PERTH, March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) technologies is helping a leading cereal manufacturer use anaerobic digestion—a sequence of processes by which microorganisms break down biodegradable material—to generate energy from organic waste. Read more here: [link].
Frontiers
MARCH 13, 2023
Some of these plastics, called compostable plastics, can be engineered to biodegrade under controlled conditions. Now, scientists used highly sensitive imaging techniques and developed machine learning methods that can identify compostable plastics among conventional types.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Read the full story from Virginia Tech. Researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea.
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.
Inhabitant
OCTOBER 13, 2022
FREITAG started as a clothing design company that made sustainable upcycled clothing out of truck tarps. It's a unique story that led directly to where the company is now, with its own sustainable fabric for durable clothing.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 11, 2022
A sticky, biodegradable gel made from okra can stem bleeding in injured organs in dogs and rabbits
3BL Media
JULY 19, 2022
It is reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable. “We It is reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable. In 2021, CooperSurgical shifted to an eco-friendly alternative in Australia and New Zealand called Woolpack. It is made from 100% discarded wool from sheep, that is then sterilized and wrapped in compostable insulation.
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
Inhabitant
JUNE 25, 2021
How many tubes of toothpaste do you think you've used and tossed in your life?
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Kapok is a fiber you may have never heard of, yet it’s commonly used in many products. And now, at least one company has figured out how to turn it into clothing.
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.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Read the full story at Fast Company. Almost all of the glitter you’ve ever used is still floating around the planet. This new formulation has just one ingredient, but it’s still as shimmery as the original. Read more →
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 5, 2021
Read the full story from Bloomberg. The Phoenix Suns and Mercury basketball teams are partnering with the plant-based fiber-technology Footprint in a deal to rename their arena and do away with single-use plastic at the facility. Read more →
Earthava
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Many people are unaware of this, but dog Poop is actually a serious problem for the environment. Pet waste is the number-one source of water pollution in the United States. An average dog can create up to 1,000 pounds of waste a year. That’s a lot of waste that’s going into the water supply and […].
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A biodegradable sticky gel patch containing the pigment from turmeric can cover punctures in rodent lungs and deliver regenerative molecules to help heal wounds
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