Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, warming the planet far faster than carbon dioxide over the short term.

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

The Earth is covered in plastic—and we keep making more of it. Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez Esquivel join chemist Malika Jeffries-EL in her Boston University lab to explore just what it takes to break ...

Biodegradable plastics can break down naturally through the action of living organisms such as bacteria. They are made from renewable sources such as corn starch or sugar cane and don’t linger in the ...

Like most other commonly used types of plastic, polyurethane is typically made from non-renewable crude oil, and it takes centuries to break down when discarded. Now, however, scientists have created ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With so many different plastics entering the waterways that take ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "United States Biodegradable Plastics Market Forecast by Type (Starch Based, PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT, Others), End-User, Raw Materials, Company Analysis & Forecast" report has ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biodegradable Plastics market - By Type, Application, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends ...

Plastics are synthetic or semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, which are long chains of molecules typically derived from petroleum, natural gas, or other organic sources. Plastics are ...

Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million ...