Biopolymers

PCL, PHA, PBS, and agar compound breaks down in marine environments at a tailored rate.

The Radici InNova consortium is tasked with developing research and innovation projects for the chemicals, high-performance polymers, and advanced textiles sectors in accordance with the RadiciGroup’s sustainability strategy.

The Ecotach bio-PP fastener is made from a proprietary blend of polypropylene designed to biodegrade in less than a year once it is in soil, without leaving behind microplastics or other substances.

A huge industry has developed around the use of wood pellets as a source of energy, and wood pulp–based beverage “bottles” are being promoted as an eco-friendly alternative to plastics. In fact, these initiatives may be doing more environmental...

The updated Greenware cup and portion cup stock print design instructs customers to properly dispose of Greenware packaging in commercial composting facilities.

Bioplastics can be costly to produce and can only compete on price with fossil-based plastics if oil prices are high, and they aren’t.

There seems to be a campaign against oxo-biodegradable plastics promoted by the bioplastics industry, according to Michael Stephen, Chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association. He was disinvited to an upcoming conference because of his...