Compostable plastics part of the answer to plastic waste

Our reliance on plastic has so many problems: plastic is straight-up made from fossil fuels, it almost always turns into elusive and potentially harmful microplastics, the recycling system is deeply flawed, and the flow of more

In our modern world, where the quest for sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever, bioplastics emerge as a beacon of hope. This innovative material, derived from renewable biomass sources, is set to play a pivotal role

Plastic is a non-biodegradable product made from petroleum which is nonrenewable and contaminates or pollutes the environment upon its consumption and disposal. Due to its toxic nature, new alternatives like bioplastic is being developed. Bioplastics are

Bioplastics can help address the “wicked problem” of plastic pollution, but companies and research institutions need to take a holistic approach, says Associate Professor Steven Pratt, director of The University of Queensland’s ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and

Before diving into what bioplastics are, it is important to acknowledge that regular plastics are an omnipresent material in modern life. We use it for packaging food and drink and in manufacturing, like making pipes, clothing,

Plastic first started being mass-produced in the 60s and 70s and has since become ubiquitous. In fact, it’s estimated that each year, more than 80 million metric tons of plastic are used in the US annually. Traditionally,

Myth #1: Biodegradable plastics don’t really biodegrade. The central criticism faced by the sector today revolves around certain ‘studies’ claiming that biodegradable products do not biodegrade. The first two questions I would ask those critics are

The world is facing a mounting plastic waste crisis, and finding sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics has become more critical than ever. In this quest, biotechnology emerges as a catalyst of change, revolutionizing the production of

As the world searches for alternatives to traditional packaging materials, what role do bioplastics have to play? We spoke with Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics, to get his perspective on the upsides of

Biome Technologies plc (LON:BIOM) is a growth oriented, commercially driven technology group. The Group’s primary activity is the development of its fast growing business in bioplastics. The Group comprises two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies.

New research from the University of Warwick in the UK reveals concerning findings about the impact of plastic pollution on river ecosystems. Plastic submerged in a river for a week was found to host opportunistic pathogens

Biodegradable plastics are a type of plastic that can be broken down by microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi, into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. These plastics are designed to degrade through natural processes, making them

You can find Stanelco RF Technologies on Stand G122 in Hall 3. Their Designers and Engineers will be present to answer any questions you may have concerning your heating applications, view our latest equipment range together with our

What are bioplastics? How are they manufactured? Are they recyclable? Pampa García Molina, journalist and scientific educator, asked Auxiliadora Prieto, a research professor at the Margarita Salas Center for Biological Research of CSIC.  When we say bioplastics, many people

Bioplastic is defined as bio-based polymers for plastic production and also refers to biodegradable in nature (Sudhakar et al., 2023; Vert et al., 2012). Bioplastics are a family of materials with various properties and several applications