The global biobased biodegradable plastic market is projected to reach USD 15.6 billion by 2036, up from USD 6.3 billion in ...

Biodegradable plastics are sold as a simple fix for a world drowning in packaging, but the reality is far messier than the marketing suggests. Labels that promise bags, cups, and utensils will ...

Biodegradable medical plastics is a high-growth market owing to growing environmental awareness and the eventual placing of stringent regulations on conventional plastics. Considering the growing need ...

Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...

Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global biodegradable plastics market size, valued at USD 16 billion in 2025, is expected to rise to approximately USD 88.71 billion in 2034, based on a ...

Over 20 million tons of plastic are estimated to end up in the environment every year, with much of it breaking down into microplastics that are harmful to the health of humans and wildlife.

Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by mid-century, but only if cities and companies invest in the right disposal ...

Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability and recyclability leave a lot to be desired. Researchers at Northeast ...

A seventh-grade student in Puerto Rico has found a new use for plantain peels discarded by her school cafeteria, turning them ...

Newswise — In agricultural production, microplastics have become environmental pollutants that cannot be ignored. They may not only enter the food chain through the soil-plant system, threatening food ...

Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are ...

A new review shows why biodegradable plastics are promising, but not a magic fix, and what must change before they can meaningfully cut global plastic pollution. Paper: Scaling biodegradable plastics ...