Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, chemists have devised a way to engineer plastic so it breaks down when it is no longer needed, rather than polluting the environment ...

A thermoplastic form of chitosan retains biological activity, enabling molded biodegradable plastics that store enzymes or ...

The company says its melt flow modifiers optimize PP processing efficiency, product quality and sustainability for the ...

Researchers have discovered a low-energy way to recycle Teflon® by using mechanical motion and sodium metal. The process turns the notoriously durable plastic into sodium fluoride that can be reused ...

Climate change conditions turn plastics into more mobile, persistent, and hazardous pollutants. This is done by speeding up ...

Microplastics are already an environmental and health threat, but as the world heats up, they are becoming a much bigger and more hazardous problem, according to a new analysis ...

Futamura creates biodegradable glitter alternative using renewable cellulose films to address growing environmental concerns.

A maker of plastic stretch film wrap used in industrial packaging and shipping will invest $1.1 million to open a manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, creating 20 jobs, the governor’s office said ...

Sustainable materials: There is a strong shift toward recyclable and biodegradable polymer. Manufacturers are increasingly integrating post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic into their liner designs and ...

“This research shows that it is possible to protect crops using biodegradable materials that reduce both pesticide use and ...