Like most other commonly used types of plastic, polyurethane is typically made from non-renewable crude oil, and it takes centuries to break down when discarded. Now, however, scientists have created ...

The study Biodegradable Innovations: Harnessing Agriculture for Eco-Friendly Plastics, published in the Journal of ...

They believe such plastics can be used in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging. The plan is to develop ...

Buying "biodegradable" products is an easy way to reduce guilt about your impact on the Earth. But when biodegradable trash ends up in landfills, it breaks down more quickly than ordinary garbage does ...

The idea of a “biodegradable” plastic suggests a material that would degrade to little or nothing over a period of time, posing less of a hazard to wildlife and the environment. This is the sort of ...

Over 20 million tons of plastic are estimated to end up in the environment every year, with much of it breaking down into microplastics that are harmful to the health of humans and wildlife.

Biodegradable plastics are gaining prominence as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics. These materials are designed to decompose naturally, reducing the impact on landfills ...

The Kudumbashree will conduct a survey of the biodegradable waste management processes in houses and establishments with the aim of ensuring 100% biodegradable waste management as part of the ...