Researchers from the University of Birmingham has developed a new thermoplastic biomaterial that is easy to process and shape as well as tough and strong....
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Bamboo Can Be Our Answer To Plastic Pollution, Only If We Want To
Bamboo is an underrated plant. Not only because it is everywhere on earth, but also because it can do so many things that we never...
Did You Know? There’s a New Type of Polymer that Degrades by UV Radiation
It seems like there’s no end to the ongoing struggle to have a better future by making plastic alternatives, which is a good thing. Recently,...
More Plastic Alternatives: Packaging Made From Fish Waste and Algae
People are getting more eco-conscious now, and thanks to that, we get to have more plastic alternatives. The newer one comes from a University of...
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...
Hurray, We’re Going to See More Reusable Aluminium Cups Soon
Red solo cups are so iconic and you can find it almost everywhere, especially at places such as concerts or games. Yes, they’re convenient because...
Scientists at Berkeley Labs Have Made a Type of Plastic We Can Recycle Infinitely
Before plastic were found, scientists were developing a durable, light material using rubber latex from plants or shellac from beetle secretions.And in 1909, a chemist...
No Plastic Is Too Hard To Recycle In The Future, Thanks To Them
Plastic is a major problem nowadays, and most of us already know that it litters our ocean and puts burden to marine ecosystem big time....
Cotton Buds Are Just as Problematic as Straws, So Here Are the Alternatives
For us who don’t generally have problems with ear wax, we can live without cotton buds. But for the ones who do have problems with...
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...
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