From bacteria that eat disposable bottles, to edible plastics made from seaweed, the world’s scientists and innovators are reviewing our reliance on plastics. New bioplastics Traditional plastics are derived from

“Bioplastic,” “plant-based,” “made from corn”—all these terms feel like a breath of fresh air to the well-intentioned consumer. After a lifetime of using petroleum-based materials, the lure of “planet-friendly” plastics

Plastics are amazing materials. Lightweight and sturdy, they can be as tough as a Kevlar vest or as flexible as a sandwich bag. Plastics are in everything from cars to clothes —

I have been writing about bioplastics since the 1980s or ’90s, when I was introduced to the concept by Coors, the brewing company (now Molson Coors), which was an early

Plastic. It’s been the buzzword at the heart of waste reduction strategies for years, with regulations around the world working to reduce production, use and disposal of the material in both

In honour of Plastic Free July, this week’s Hot List is dedicated to eco-friendly alternatives to your household essentials. So if you’re trying to cut back on plastic waste, these

A European directive banning a range of single-use plastics came into law this month. How are the new regulations impacting industrial biotech companies developing bioplastics? In an attempt to reduce

In the context of the ongoing debate about plastics packaging and sustainability, Elisabeth Skoda discusses recycling and recyclate goals and challenges, bioplastics, consumer behaviour and much more with Dr Isabell

A new market report from Smithers Pira, The Future of Bioplastics for Packaging to 2024, estimates that packaging applications using bioplastics will grow at an average annual rate of 16.2%, with market