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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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