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New research looked at commonly available teabags made using three different compositions of polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from sources such as corn starch or sugar cane. The teabags were ...

Biodegradable plastics are not always safer for rivers and oceans, according to a new study that tracked how different ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Domestic researchers have developed a natural material that can replace petrochemical fuels used in the production of eco-friendly biodegradable bioplastics. This ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. PUNE, India, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prismane Consulting, a distinguished consulting firm specializing in ...

Total Corbion PLA has donated more than a metric ton of polylactic acid resin to artist Ioan Florea's effort to produce and donate more than 4,000 3D printed closed-top face shields. The biodegradable ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and ...

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a popular material because it is made from renewable resources and is relatively inexpensive to produce. However, PLA is brittle and has low elasticity, which limits its use ...

Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a new biodegradable plastic alternative that's easier to compost. The team created a bio-based polymer blend that’s compostable in both ...

KAWANISHI-CITY, Japan, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Human population explosion has caused serious environmental problems on the planet in the past decades. One major environmental problem is plastic ...