Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process. The research team from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Americans, on average, replace their mobile phones every 22 months, junking more than 150 million phones a year in the process. When it comes to recycling and processing all of this ...

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Peak Nano today announced a new development program to create first-of-its-kind nanolayered biodegradable multilayer polymer ...

As environmental awareness continues to grow, the demand for sustainable packaging solutions is transforming industries across the globe. Businesses are increasingly seeking innovative materials that ...

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States. What if ...

Glass is an essential part of everyday life, from drinking glasses to mirrors and eyeglasses. However, the widespread use of non-biodegradable glass has led to environmental hazards. To tackle this ...

Demand for biodegradable polymers has been rising as a result of environmental concerns regarding the use of nonrenewable materials. Styrofoam and other plastics are among the most produced materials ...

In a recent article published in Advanced Sustainable Systems, researchers developed an all-natural alternative to plastic straws using a top-down molecular welding approach. This straw is made from ...