Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

In Nature Communications, a research team affiliated with UNIST present a fully biodegradable, robust, and energy-efficient ...

Biodegradable thermal packaging is revolutionizing the standards for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in ...

Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers have tested ...

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...

Scientists have tested, for the first time, how biodegradable wet wipes break down when flushed rather than composted, ...

Discover how biodegradable tableware made with wheat straw or bran can transfer gluten into some foods and drinks at levels ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Laura DiMugno is a journalist who writes about energy, the environment, travel, and technology. She is the founder of Keep It Green, a blog devoted to conservation, sustainability, and culture.

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