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- 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…
- Mass-producible straws made of a biodegradable compositeRenewable materials company Stora Enso and start-up Sulapac developed renewable and biodegradable straws made from a wood composite material. Plastic straws are non-recyclable and…
- Biodegradable PHB with nanoparticles resolves brittle problemPolyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) modified with clay nanoparticles could be the next wave in the biodegradable plastics market. PHB, produced by bacterial action, is a rare…
- Ocean Bacteria Reveal How Biodegradable Plastics Really Break DownBiodegradable plastics are often seen as a solution to the global plastic waste problem. However, new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
- Caleyda: A Natural, Biodegradable Alternative to PlasticAs the design industry seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, Paques Biomaterials introduces an innovative solution: Caleyda. This biobased, biodegradable plastic alternative is especially…
- Blooming biodegradable face masksIn response to the growing plastic pollution by single-use face masks, Dutch brand Marie Bee Bloom designed biodegradable face masks made of rice paper,…
- Biodegradable polyester clothing made with wastewaterOne major problem with oil-based polyester clothing is that when washed, they shed microfibers, tiny particles of plastic that are washed into the ocean…
- That’s It: Biodegradable packaging from algae-based materialPetroleum based plastic, and especially packaging, is a major problem in our world. It does not degrade, at least not in our lifetime, and…
- Biodegradable Algae Water Bottles Offer Intriguing PossibilitiesMany of the world's plastic bottles end up in landfills or in oceans where they takes hundreds of years to biodegrade. In response to…
- Biodegradable powerKeywords in material innovation keep popping up. Sustainability, of course. Lightweight, translucent and smart materials, too. Materials that conserve or produce energy are becoming…
- Peel: Transforming Discarded Fruit Skins into Biodegradable Design MaterialsFruit waste can serve as a valuable raw material for sustainable design. PEEL, a material research project by designer Nefeli Vitoraki, shows how discarded…
- Engineered Bacteria Turn Potato Starch Into Biodegradable BioplasticResearchers at the University of Barcelona have developed a biodegradable bioplastic from unprocessed potato starch. The material offers a promising alternative to conventional petroleum-based…
- Corn-Based ‘Plantymer’ Mimics Spider Silk to Create Strong Biodegradable PlasticResearchers from China and the Netherlands have developed a new biopolymer from corn protein that combines high performance with biodegradability. Inspired by spider silk,…
- 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…
- Biodegradable Plant Sensors Enable Rapid Pesticide DetectionResearchers at the São Carlos Institute of Physics at the University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP) in Brazil have developed biodegradable wearable sensors that detect…
- Coffee Waste Upcycled Into High-Performance Biodegradable InsulationA new material innovation demonstrates how everyday waste streams can be transformed into high-value building solutions. Researchers at Shenyang Agricultural University have developed a…
- Biodegradable Plastics: Why Designers Should Look Beyond the LabelBiodegradable and biobased plastics are often promoted as sustainable choices for the built environment, interiors, products and packaging. Yet new research from Radboud University…
- Next-Generation Biodegradable Performance Textiles by Lenzing and OceanSafeAustrian fibre producer Lenzing Group and Swiss textile innovator OceanSafe have developed a new generation of sustainable, high-performance yarns. The partnership combines Lenzing’s Tencel…
- Hyphyn: A Biodegradable Vinyl for High-Performance InteriorsVinyl has long been used in upholstery and wallcoverings for its durability, but it is also associated with environmental concerns, particularly at the end…
- Wooltech: A Biodegradable Electronic Future Rooted in British WoolAs global e-waste surges and synthetic materials dominate, Wooltech offers a visionary alternative for designers across multiple disciplines. This innovative project by Hinna Khan,…
- The Living Pots: 3D Printed Biodegradable Vessels That Absorb CO2The Alwadiya: The Living Pots collection, developed by TECHNOCrafts in collaboration with LAMÁQUINA and Micaela Clubourg, presents an innovative approach to material sustainability, merging…
- Biodegradable Design: OXMAN’s Innovative Shoe PlatformOXMAN’s O⁰ platform introduces a new approach to designing consumer goods that grow, serve their purpose, and decompose in alignment with natural ecosystems. The…
- Biodegradable Fungal Battery Developed with 3D PrintingResearchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have unveiled a biodegradable fungal battery that is both functional and eco-friendly.…
- Omdanne collection consists of biodegradable, multifunctional clothingIn response to fast fashion, clothing company SOLVE created the Omdanne collection, consisting of three 100 per cent biodegradable pieces of clothing, each transforming…
