#Biodegradable

Joseph Shavit

May 25, 2022

Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light

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

Joseph Shavit

Feb 14, 2022

Protein-based plastics could save the oceans

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

Joseph Shavit

Jan 5, 2022

Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"

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

Joseph Shavit

Dec 30, 2021

New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh

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