A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane ...

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.

Biodegradable plastics are sold as a simple fix for a world drowning in packaging, but the reality is far messier than the marketing suggests. Labels that promise bags, cups, and utensils will ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Implantable Drug Delivery Devices Market Analysis Report By Type (Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable), By Product, By Technology (Diffusion, Osmotic, Magnetic), By ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The biodegradable medical plastics market is expected to grow by USD 197.41 million during 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. Request ...

Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

In a recent study published in Advanced Materials, a team of researchers developed a novel small-diameter biodegradable vascular graft that aids the formation of elastin-containing structures in the ...

Manufacturing biodegradable packaging forms the foundation of what looks to be a growing industry. But manufacturing the product is only part of the equation, and a SWOT analysis can help you make ...

Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million ...

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 ...

A new legislative proposal would ban the sale of non-biodegradable balloons in Connecticut within the next five years. Wildlife advocates question whether the legislation goes far enough to protect ...