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An ocean-derived innovation from NantBioRenewables addresses California’s $10-billion plastic packaging challenge by solving the “slow-melt” problem of traditional bioplastics California leads the ...

Consulting firm’s report lists lack of recycling infrastructure as one problematic aspect of polylactic acid bioresin. While products made from bioresins may carry recyclability or compostability ...

It’s tempting to think of purchasing plastic cups labeled as compostable or using plastic cutlery made of biodegradable materials as a better choice for the environment—but there are a lot of ...

Researchers have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable. A team has made a bio-based polymer blend that's compostable in both home ...

Researchers from Michigan State University’s School of Packaging developed a promising, sustainable alternative to make petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable. A team led by Rafael Auras has made ...

Future Market Insights (FMI) states that the biodegradable packaging market is forecast to reach USD 13.4 billion in 2026 and is projected to expand ...