SHEBOYGAN – A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process. Packaging Systems of Wisconsin, a ...
Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence, a Spain-based biotech company, aims to tackle plastic pollution head-on. Darwin's researchers have developed a technology that utilizes microorganisms to biodegrade ...
A new biodegradable plastic from plant cellulose breaks down in seawater without microplastics. It may be a sustainable ...
With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...
Scientists in Kenya say they are studying a mealworm native to Africa that can consume and biodegrade plastic. Experts report the meal worm produces enzymes that can help break down plastic waste.