Developed at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the microbial strain is capable of producing nine types ...

Researchers in South Korea have successfully engineered a bio-based plastic using microorganisms as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. The new ...

Bio-based polymers are polymers produced from biological sources/renewable feedstock/biodegradable materials, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Currently representing ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process ...

The chemical industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation as it moves toward greener, more sustainable practices.

A new study from Tsinghua University highlights the widening gap between plastic production and recycling, with global ...

Using microorganisms, KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic. KAIST (represented by President Kwang Hyung Lee) announced on the 20th of ...

Phelan’s company offered a reward of $10,000 (about $250,000 today) for anyone who could do just that. The result, after some tinkering, was celluloid—the world’s first major synthetic plastic.

As the EU prepares to revise its strategy, she underscores the urgent need for legislative measures to support the growth of bio-based plastics and chemicals. To stay competitive and advance ...