Scientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light

A research team has now introduced a new method for the production of protein-based plastics that are easily processable and biodegradable.

Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.

Researchers developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.