Microbes That Can Degrade Plastics at Low Temperatures Could Be the Key to Solving Earth’s Waste Problem

Medicine & Technology May 15, 2023

A type of microbe with a different appetite was discovered by scientists in the Alps and Greenland with the ability to decompose plastic at low temperatures. Read the article to learn more.

Chlorhexidine-Coated Polymer Effectively Kills Bacteria in Plastic Devices; Provides Key in Addressing Hospital-Acquired Infections

May 12, 2023

A group of researchers developed a type of coating material made from chlorhexidine disinfectant and antiseptic which was proven to kill pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. Read the article to find out more.

Jellyfish-Inspired Underwater Robot Designed To Collect Trash From the Bottom of the Ocean

Apr 26, 2023

A jellyfish-like robot could revolutionize the way people clean the oceans as it is designed to collect wastes from them without disturbing delicate marine environments. Read the article to learn more.

Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion Announce EU-Compliant Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer

Apr 24, 2023

Leading bioplastics companies Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) and TotalEnergies Corbion have announced that they’ve developed a new compostable coffee pod biopolymer that’s compliant with proposed new EU packaging regulations.

Plastic Rocks Found on a Remote Island in Brazil, Revealing How Humans Could Influence Geological Processes

Mar 21, 2023

Brazilian researchers discovered an alarming indicator of human activities on a pristine beach as they found pebbles created from the abundance of plastic waste floating in the water. Read the article to learn more details.

Ocean Pollution Peak: 171 Trillion Pieces of Plastic Clog Global Waters

Mar 11, 2023

If urgent policy interventions are not executed, ocean plastic pollution numbers could triple by 2040. Read to learn more.

Plasticosis: Scientists Describe First Disease Plastic Ingestion by Humans, Animals

Mar 06, 2023

Researchers have quantified for the first time the pathological effects of plastic ingestion of wildlife that causes the emerging disease called "plasticosis." Read the article to learn more about this new disease.

Mushroom Could Replace Plastics? Hoof Fungus Shows Remarkable Abilities; Can Be Used to Create Ultra-Lightweight, High-Performance Materials

Feb 23, 2023

We can make plastics from mushrooms in the future. Read on to know about hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius).

Biodegradable Plastic Can Be Seasoned To Make Them Stronger [Study]

Feb 01, 2023

Seasoning a biodegradable plastic with fruit-derived tartaric acid or citric acid can make it stronger. Read on to know how the researchers did it.

Freshwater Fish Consumption Not Good for the Health: A Single Serving Equates to a Month of Drinking Water With 'Forever Chemicals'

Jan 17, 2023

Eating one freshwater fish is just like drinking water laced with forever chemicals for a month, according to a new study. Read the article to know the details.

Solar-powered Waste-to-Fuel System Converts Plastic and Greenhouse Gases Into Sustainable Products

Jan 10, 2023

Researchers have created a device that can convert plastic trash and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other useful items using just solar energy. Read the article to learn more details.

Dead Orca Found Off Brazilian Coast; Necropsy Reveals Killer Whale's Stomach Full of Plastic and Shark Bites

Jan 02, 2023

A dead orca found off the coast of Brazil revealed a stomach full of plastic wastes and shark bites. Know how plastic debris affects marine life, read now!

How Sequins Contribute to Plastic Pollution

Dec 27, 2022

Despite how nice they may seem, sequins contribute to the plastic pollution problem. Read to know more.

Formerra, Danimer Scientific Announce Sustainable Materials Distribution Relationship

Dec 08, 2022

Formerra today announced a new relationship with Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR), a leading next-generation bioplastics company, to distribute sustainable polymer materials manufactured by Danimer.

Nanoplastics in the Human Body More Effectively Measured Using a New Detecting Method

Jul 01, 2022

Researchers introduced a new approach that can measure the number of nanoplastics in the human body more effectively. Read to learn more about it.