“To counter the plastic problem, we’re making/using bioplastic with [insert features] that won’t damage the Earth further.” We’ve all seen such statements from small green...
Archive for tag: bioplastic
Milk Protein That Can Turn into Biodegradable, Robust Plastic Foam
Human brains and science go well together, creating countless innovations that’ll help humanity in the future. We’re gonna take a look at a few of...
Salt-tolerant Bacteria can Turn Waste Sludge into Bioplastics
Being a big country, United States generates about 7 million tons of sewage sludge annually. It’s true that some of this waste becomes manure and...
Researchers Turned Bamboo and Sugar Waste into Biodegradable Tableware
FnB industry uses a lot of these, but single-use tableware like cups, plates, and containers contribute a lot to waste, even the ones with compostable...
New Bioplastic Has the Highest Heat Resistance Ever
We’ve seen the rise of bioplastic nowadays. It’s not something bad, of course, but we rarely use it for the “bigger” objects (I’ve only seen...
Wood Fibers and Spider Silk Could Replace Plastic In The Future
Researchers have warned that there could be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050 if the current rate of plastic production doesn’t...
Did You Know? Crabs and Trees Might Replace Flexible Plastic Soon
Plastic wrap is an essential thing in kitchens and bakeries. And while a lot of companies claim that their products are recyclable, these items mostly...