Ultra-light, insulating and biodegradable cellulose aerogels are versatile. The Swiss Federal Institute for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has succeeded in 3D-printing complex shapes from the natural material, which can be used as precision insulation for microelectronics or as personalized...
Polyethylene is a very important and widely used plastic and is difficult to break down in nature. A new project will enable the recycling and upgrading of polyethylene by converting it into biodegradable polyester in three stages.
An international team of researchers led by Aarhus University i...
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Coca-Cola has achieved a major milestone in Canada by replacing all of its 500-milliliter fizzy drink bottles with 100 percent recycled plastic.
First announced the year before, this environmentally friendly initiative is now in full swing, excluding caps and labels. The b...
The packaging industry is gradually shifting towards more sustainable packaging solutions, consisting mainly of bio-based and/or biodegradable materials. While this shift is necessary, it is critical to find a balance between environmental and economic aspects.
What are the major biodegradable ...
At the invitation of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China on May 16-17, 2024 . The two heads of state held official talks in Beijing and jointly attended the opening ceremony of...
Japanese researchers have unveiled a breakthrough bioplastic that combines durability with the ability to degrade quickly in seawater. The material, made from polylactic acid derived from starches such as sugar cane and corn, is a major step forward in the fight against the 30 million tons of plasti...
BioPowder is a specialist in innovative fiber additives and functional composite fillers derived from the circular economy.
By converting olive oil by-products into high-quality powders with unique properties, such as excellent stability, homogeneous particle shape and bright color, they become...
ApeIron BioEnergy is one of Asia's largest collectors of second-hand cooking oil and a global player in biofuels from waste feedstock to final product. ApeIron BioEnergy has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Australian bioenergy and biofuels company Jet Zero Australia, which is backed by Airbu...
According to the latest news, the EU will stop exporting all waste plastics by November 2026.
In order to reduce the shipment of problematic waste outside the EU, in November last year, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a temporary political agreement to amend the Waste Transp...
According to news on April 23, Spain’s Eplas Plastics Technology Center announced BUILD-LIMONENE, a groundbreaking project focused on the development of sustainable building materials. The initiative aims to harness the waste from the Valencian community’s citrus sector and the CO2 emissions from lo...
