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    Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light

    Scientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light
    Using sunlight to convert oil spills into seawater
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 18

    Using sunlight to convert oil spills into seawater

    Researchers discovered that 10% of the oil floating on the Gulf after the Deepwater Horizon disaster was dissolved into seawater by sunlight
    Protein-based plastics could save the oceans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 14

    Protein-based plastics could save the oceans

    A research team has now introduced a new method for the production of protein-based plastics that are easily processable and biodegradable.
    Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 5

    Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"

    Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.
    New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 30, 2021

    New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh

    Researchers developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.
    Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 15, 2021

    Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds

    The number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing, in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution.
    Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 18, 2021

    Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials

    Researchers are investigating whether the natural properties of bacteria could help in developing a new type of biodegradable plasterboard.

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