New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Most adhesives are made from fossil fuels and take thousands of years to biodegrade, but a new alternative derived from soya plants bonds metal, wood and synthetic surfaces just as strongly

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Biodegradable antibacterial food packaging based on carboxymethyl cellulose from sugarcane bagasse/cassava starch/chitosan/gingerol extract stabilized silver nanoparticles (Gin-AgNPs) and vanillin as cross-linking agent. Saenchoopa, A., Kayunkid, N., Wiwattananukul, R., Sakulsombat, M., & Kulchat, S. Food Chemistry, 466, 142102.

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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.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 28, 2023

These … Continue reading Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn’t break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 28, 2023

New research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to help address the environmental and economic impacts of ‘ghost fishing’ Read the full story from the University of Portsmouth.

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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 →

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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

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Plastics from organic sources are touted as environmentally friendly, but they appear to make an appealing meal for some marine creatures

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A lithium-ion battery made from three droplets of hydrogel is the smallest soft battery of its kind – and it could be used in biocompatible and biodegradable implants

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Biodegradable 126

Inhabitant

JUNE 25, 2021

How many tubes of toothpaste do you think you've used and tossed in your life?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Real trees are biodegradable and after the season can be recycled as mulch or compost, added to the landscape as food and habitat for wildlife, or placed into lakes and ponds to benefit aquatic life.

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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.

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Frontiers

MAY 9, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image: Beat Stierli Scientists from Switzerland have identified 19 novel strains of cold-adapted specialist bacteria and fungi from the Alps and the Arctic region that can digest biodegradable plastics at 15°C. Their findings are published in Frontiers in Microbiology.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 28, 2024

Biodegradation of polypropylene microplastics by Bacillus pasteurii isolated from a gold mine tailing. Reportedly, microorganisms play an … Continue reading Biodegradation of polypropylene microplastics by Bacillus pasteurii isolated from a gold mine tailing Zheng, C., & Li, W. Emerging Contaminants, 11(1), 100397.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A sticky, biodegradable gel made from okra can stem bleeding in injured organs in dogs and rabbits

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Earthava

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Earthava and other brands are crafting cases from materials such as bamboo and biodegradable plastics, appealing to those who prioritize sustainability. Eco-friendly phone cases have taken the spotlight in 2025, with consumers increasingly aware of their choice’s impact on the environment.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By fusing fungi and robots, researchers hope to create a sustainable and biodegradable skin capable of sensing a variety of stimuli, as demonstrated by a model of the Terminator

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 22, 2024

. “Effect of conventional and biodegradable microplastics on the soil-soybean system: A perspective on rhizosphere microbial community and soil element cycling.” ” Environment International, 190, 108781.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 21, 2024

Microorganism-mediated biodegradation for effective management and/or removal of micro-plastics from the … Continue reading Microorganism-mediated biodegradation for effective management and/or removal of micro-plastics from the environment: A comprehensive review Perveen, I., Faridi, T. Syed, Q., & Abidi, S.

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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 →

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

This transition involves the development of adhesives that are made from renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic materials, reducing reliance on petroleum-based resources. In response to growing environmental concerns and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions, adhesive manufacturers continue to move toward more sustainable products.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 3, 2024

New research shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade — even at the microplastic level — in under seven months. Read the full story from the University of California – San Diego. Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 18, 2023

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

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Recycling tempura powder debris derived from the fried food industry as a binder for 3-dimensional biodegradable composites: A novel circular economy alternative to low-performance plastics. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 36, 103794.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Even when we try to dispose of it responsibly or biodegrade it, we largely fail. We make ungodly amounts of plastic each year and then toss it, mostly without care, so that it makes its way to our rivers and oceans. For the most part, we are stuck with the plastic we make for a very, very long time.

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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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