Although biodegradable, disposable electronic devices such as environmental sensors are now available, the batteries that power these devices still pose an ecological problem.
To this end, scientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a paper-based biodegradabl...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a report assessing the sustainability of agricultural plastic products, which recommends replacing non-biodegradable conventional polymers with biodegradable bio-based polymers.
We recognize the environmental benefit...
As plastic products are thrown away indiscriminately, it will destroy the land environment and cause serious pollution. Therefore, for plastic products, domestic and foreign have always maintained the "plastic control" attitude. Plastic management has long been an important initiative...
Bio-based Energy & Materials has learned that HM Revenue & Customs has announced that from April 1, 2022, a plastic packaging tax (PPT) of £200 per tonne (approximately RMB 1,700 per tonne) will be imposed on plastic packaging manufactured or imported into the UK in quantities greater than 1...
Because of the fear of marine life accidentally eating garbage to cause ecological crisis, how to deal with the "Pacific garbage belt", in the past years are many scholars research topics. However, a new study in Nature Communications found that a variety of coastal species have begun...
A new series of interviews with UK shoppers reveals a clear lack of understanding of environmentally friendly packaging. The vox pop study, conducted by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), provides insights into public perceptions of bioplastic and compostable packaging an...
Parkside Flexibles, a UK-based specialty packaging processor known for producing sustainable flexible packaging, recently announced the launch of a compostable alternative to plastic packaging for its bulk tea, a packaging solution that uses Futamura's compostable bio-based paper and metalized Natur...
Globally, the "plastic ban" is one of the most vocal environmental protection issues in recent years, as the accumulation of plastic not only causes land pollution, but also poses a threat to marine life. We are seeing more and more marine animals being strangled by easy to pull ring ...
Arkema has introduced a new PA11 material that the company says has been developed to replace metals and traditional polymers in medical device applications. Renewable, recyclable Rilsan MED polyamide 11 is lightweight and biocompatible to withstand the aggressive chemicals and repeated sterili...
Stora Enso recently announced the launch of a new product portfolio: Fibrease and Papira, a fully recyclable bio-based foam made from wood for cushioning and insulating packaging used to protect and insulate goods in e-commerce and cold chain logistics. One of the new product portfolio, Fibreas...
