The fact that it is transparent, biodegradable in a natural environment, and plastic-like is already fantastic, but there is ...

Smart policies and innovation—not bans—can reduce waste and build a circular plastics economy that maximizes the value of ...

ContentsThe problemThe ideal sustainable packagingWhat biodegradable really meansThe problem with ‘biodegradable’ ...

This year’s theme, Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles, focuses on the urgent need to take action to reduce the waste impact from the fashion and textile sector and promote sustainability and ...

Nairobi, 27 March 2025 – Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, events in Nairobi, New York and across the world have shone a spotlight on waste in the fashion and textiles industry, ...

coli in an acid whey waste stream. The recombinant, meaning genetic material, was broken up and recombined in a new arrangement. E. coli break down lactose and lactic acid in the acid whey and convert ...

It will also include a material recovery facility to sort non-biodegradable waste such as ceramics, stones, and glass, improving recycling efficiency. The facility is expected to be fully operational ...

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E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The engineered bacterial system described in the study may help in the ...

Packaging is an important part of modern society. It helps to reduce food waste, protect products during transportation and ensure their security and safety. Packaging labelling also tells you how to ...