Biodegradable

Green Impact Scientists create recyclable alternative to durable plastics

Cornell researchers have developed a recyclable thermoset plastic from bio-based materials, reducing plastic waste and improving sustainability.

Green Impact Groundbreaking new plastic completely biodegrades within 30 days

Discoveries Researchers develop plant-based biodegradable microplastics

Discoveries Groundbreaking 3D-printed ‘living material’ could clean up contaminated water

Discoveries Scientists develop the first-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable, biorecyclable glass

Discoveries Saving our oceans: Novel plastic material biodegrades in ocean water

Discoveries Scientists create an eco-friendly battery made from an unexpected source — crab shells

Discoveries Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit

Discoveries Silk offers an alternative to some microplastics

Discoveries Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light

Discoveries Using sunlight to convert oil spills into seawater

Good News Protein-based plastics could save the oceans

Innovations Seaweed based biodegradable material designed “to make packaging disappear”

Discoveries New ‘smart’ bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh

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

Discoveries Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials