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- Agar Plasticity: The Exciting Potential of Seaweed-based PackagingNew Japanese design studio AMAM (Kosuke Araki, Noriaki Maetani and Akira Muraoka) work with agar, a seaweed-based material to develop new and more eco-friendly…
- Seashell-Inspired Bioplastic: USC Researchers Create Sustainable Plastic AlternativeResearchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a biocompatible and biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic by incorporating…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Futureproof PlasticsAs the devastating effects of plastic on the environment and human health become increasingly apparent, it's time to rethink the way we use this…
- A packable EPS free bicycle helmet made of recycled plasticUK start-up Cyclo Technology developed a packable foamless bicycle helmet made of recycled ocean and landfill plastic that keeps you safe thanks to its…
- Building Blocks Made of Recycled PlasticByFusion, a start up company founded by New Zealand based engineer and inventor Peter Lewis, sees building potential where other see trash. The company…
- “World’s First” Poker Set Made From Recycled Marine PlasticA poker set made from discarded marine plastic, said to be the world's first, shows how ocean waste can become a high-quality design product.…
- New ‘plastic surgery’ process promises better recyclingResearchers at IBM developed a catalytic chemical process that digests certain plastics, like PET, into a substance that can directly be reused in the…
- How biodegradable is biodegradable plastic?Researchers from the University of Plymouth examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK in…
- Ocean-Safe Seaweed FilmDeveloped with seaweed and other natural resources, this transparent film is developed to replace harmful single use plastic often used in packaging. It looks and behaves like legacy plastic but degrades harmlessly and naturally unlike plastics. It is non-toxic, home compostable, ocean safe. No petrochemicals. No microplastics. No persistent waste. Seaweed was chosen for a reason.
- LAHB: A Bioplastic Designed to Disappear in the OceanPlastic pollution in the world’s oceans remains one of the most urgent environmental challenges. While biobased plastics have been promoted as alternatives, many fail…
- Grapevine Canes as a Sustainable Alternative to PlasticResearchers at South Dakota State University (SDSU) have developed plastic-like films from grapevine canes — the woody stems removed during annual pruning. The material…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Rethinking Plastic!Plastic is everywhere, from packaging in the supermarket to flooring to your clothes. Unfortunately, everywhere includes our environment and oceans. With the devastating effects…
- Recreating the structure of a conch shell by 3D printing on World Oceans DayToday (8 June) is World Oceans Day. The ocean is an important source for materials, and we are not just talking about ocean plastic…
- Pink Tide: Another Case For Plastic AlternativesThis week, thousands of bright pink plastic detergent bottles began washing up on the shores of beaches in Cornwall, U.K. at Poldhu Cove. The…
- Fishnet Skateboards for Cleaner OceansSustainable skateboard company Bureo is transforming ocean clogging fishnets into strong skateboard decks featuring a fish design and gripping scale pattern. Founded by a…
- Smile PlasticsSmile Plastics is a premium collection of recycled sheet materials from Smile Materials, crafted entirely from 100% plastic waste, including PET bottles, chopping boards, and packaging materials. Fully recyclable, water-resistant, and easy to work with, each panel has a unique design, making every sheet completely one-of-a-kind.
- From Plastic Waste to Smart Sensors: Turning Bags into Pollution DetectorsScientists at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia have developed a way to transform discarded plastic bags into nanomaterials that can detect metal pollution in…
- Sustainable Plastic Road Future?Will future roads be made from recycled plastic bottles? Netherlands based company VolkerWessels believes so. This construction company recently presented a concept for the…
- Eco Purge: Biodegradable Plastic Designed To Break Down MicroplasticsMany biodegradable plastics aim to reduce future plastic waste. Eco Purge, developed by Irish innovator Arya Satheesh, takes this idea a step further. The…
- Mycelium And Cellulose Nanofibrils Form Plastic-Free Food PackagingResearchers at the University of Maine have developed a fully bio-based food packaging material made from mycelium and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). The material offers…
- Blue Ocean Dome by Shigeru Ban Showcases Cardboard, Bamboo and Carbon Fibre at Expo 2025 OsakaAt Expo 2025 Osaka, architect Shigeru Ban has realised the Blue Ocean Dome, a temporary exhibition structure constructed from recyclable cardboard tubes, laminated bamboo,…
- A chair made of recycled plastic wasteCreative platform Space Available collaborated with DJ Peggy Gou to design ‘Trash to Chair’, a chair made of 20 kg of recycled plastic waste…
- Lighting the Way: Lampshades from Coastal Plastic WasteModern lampshades made from recycled coastal plastic represent a practical application of waste materials in design. Developed through a waste clean-up initiative in Java,…
- Endlessly recyclable plastic made by bacteriaResearchers at Berkeley Lab, US, developed a way to engineer bacteria to produce raw materials that can be turned into plastic, and are endlessly…
