These “bioplastics” (let us call them so for simplicity) have several benefits: Being from renewable resources. Their carbon footprint is usually lower than traditional, fossil-fuel plastics. When they are engineered

The present situation As we enter 2021, we look back on the previous year with a lot of hurt, anger, and other negative connotations. However, one good thing that came

Stanelco RF Technologies releases a brand-new, dedicated Laboratory Induction Melter For the best yield and highest quality output in metals recycling – this compact and powerful bench top melter from

On 8 February, the European Parliament adopted its Own Initiative Report on the Circular Economy which recognised the role of bioplastics for the future. Amongst other issues highlighted, the MEPs emphasised the potential role of bio–based and biodegradable and

Another fascinating development comes from the exciting world of bioplastics. As Phys.org notes in a recent article, scientists at Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania have created a biodegradable plastic which is

Chinese material manufacturers plan to dramatically increase their output of biodegradable plastics made from plants in response to China’s ban against disposal plastic bags. A single company, China BBCA Group,

During the plenary session earlier today, the European Parliament adopted the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan to achieve a carbon-neutral, sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050 .

Plastic that breaks down in weeks rather than centuries sounds fantastic. As concerns over plastic waste mount, the biodegradable plastics industry is growing rapidly coming up with all sorts of