Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Demand for biodegradable polymers has been rising as a result of environmental concerns regarding the use of nonrenewable materials. Styrofoam and other plastics are among the most produced materials ...

Manufacturing biodegradable packaging forms the foundation of what looks to be a growing industry. But manufacturing the product is only part of the equation, and a SWOT analysis can help you make ...

Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

Cities grapple with plastic pollution, but sustainable packaging offers a promising solution by reducing waste and promoting eco-conscious habits. Inspired by traditions like Ayurveda, businesses are ...

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 ...

Ahead of Saturday’s Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, environmentalists are criticizing e-commerce giant Alibaba for the biodegradable packaging that will be incorporated into a large portion of its ...

Researchers document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of ...

The development of sustainable packaging for pharmaceutical products has become increasingly important over recent years. As the need to reduce the use of plastic and lessen carbon footprints across ...

What is an acceptable timeframe for biodegradable plastics to fragment and disappear from the environment? The primary selling point for plastics that biodegrade appears to be the length of time it ...