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According to published research by a group of German scientists, sunflower seeds, in addition to being a 'delicious' food, can now be used as a waste product to create a…
Among the alternatives to petrochemical plastics, bio-based plastics are gaining popularity.
A group of Japanese researchers on April 10 announced that they had developed a new type of bioplastic that is not only durable but also decomposes quickly in seawater a…
Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have created a biodegradable, plant-based plastic.
Materials that seem to no longer have any use value or have low economic value such as bagasse, sweet potatoes... can become bioplastics.
The British Evolution Corporation has produced the world's first bio-vinyl disc record, opening hope to help reduce the need for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Biodegradable 'plastic' bags made from a banana plant may sound a bit ... bananas, but some Australian researchers have found a way to do that and make it a public solut…
Scientists have created a new material combining silk and wood pulp that has similar properties to plastic, but is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
With rising oil prices and the threat of climate change today, bioplastic products will be one of the traditional plastic alternatives in the near future.
Rising fuel prices and environmental problems are now a top concern for mankind. Therefore, research and development of environmentally friendly consumer products has be…
Bioplastic was produced in many countries but with grain origin. Over the past few years, cereal prices have risen sharply due to strong demand for biofuels. Bio-On proj…
This will change everything in the way we consume and reuse plastic today.
A student in Monterrey State, Mexico, has successfully produced a flexible plastic from avocado, environmentally friendly.
Iowa State University chemistry professor Richard Larock pulled out a thin, square piece of a neatly labeled bag of what he called plastic made from corn, soybeans and o…