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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology

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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.

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Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging

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

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Eco-friendly technologies for plastic production and biodegradation?

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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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Additive renders plastic packaging biodegradable

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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 Read the full story at Plastics Today.

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Natural packaging material that’s biodegradable, bactericidal, and waterproof

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A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Harvard T.H. has developed a “smart” food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and antimicrobial. Read the full story at Food Engineering. Chan School of Public Health, U.S.,

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37.5 Technology improves fabric and biodegradability

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

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Harvard team unveils biodegradable, anti-microbial food packaging material

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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 more →