Wednesday, October 25, 2006 by: Jerome DouglasTags: plastics, biodegradable products, health newsThe key to this process rests in the technique of extracting nanocrystals of cellulose from things like trees or orange pulp, which is then mixed with plastics. Researchers at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry say "By adding an ounce of crystals to a pound of ...

New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics

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November 28, 2010 - New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics

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Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch

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August 24, 2006 - Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch

Thursday, August 24, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: plastics, biodegradable packaging, environmental protectionFrederic Scheer -- CEO of Santa Monica-based Cereplast -- found a way to make organic plastic materials that can decompose in a landfill in anywhere from 60 days to three years. While three years may seem like a long time, Scheer says his products dissolve far faster than regular ...

Be sure to buy biodegradable sunscreen to protect coral reefs

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February 07, 2019 - biodegradable sunscreen" should be used in their areas. Parrish published this policy on his company's website to make sure visitors were forewarned. The travel industry likewise launched a campaign educating travelers on coral reef-friendly sunscreen. (Related: The sunscreen myth: How sunscreen products actually promote cancer.)

Aqua-Aston Hospitality, which manages over 40 resorts in Hawaii, distributes backgrounders on oxybenzone and coral bleaching as guests come ...

Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

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Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

Mike: I'm talking to Bret Chandler, nicknamed Buzz. He's the president of Asean Corporation, who are the makers of Stalk Market. Can you talk about these unique biodegradable paper and food packaging products?Chandler: [Stalk Market] completely composts in your backyard; it doesn't have to go to a commercial composter. In your backyard or your flowerbed in about ...

Biodegradable “transparent” timber works just as well as glass in windows

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If used in the windows of buildings, the revolutionary material might help save energy by reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. It is also biodegradable and able to support heavy loads. The wood makes it possible to build environment-friendly homes and structures out of the transparent, heat-retaining wood.

Researchers from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KT) came up with the new heat-retaining material. They extracted the opaque lignin ...

Clever firm manufactures biodegradable paper plates from sugar cane waste fibers

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Biodegradable non-toxic stain remover to be distributed nationally (press release)

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November 14, 2006 - biodegradable. For more information on KICK� enzyme-free, non-toxic stain remover and deodorizer, including retail pricing per bottle, please visit http://earthcoproducts.com/products.html.About EarthCo:

EarthCo Products, based out of Las Vegas, Nev., is the maker of KICK� cleaners, an amazing advancement in earth-friendly cleaning supplies. EarthCo was founded to fill a global need for a chemical company that is compassionate about the environment and beneficial ...

Now You Can Even Die Green: Biodegradable Eco-Coffins Introduced in U.S.

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December 05, 2009 - Now You Can Even Die Green: Biodegradable Eco-Coffins Introduced in U.S.

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Biodegradable, compostable polymer films show promise for developing more eco-friendly packaging materials

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January 09, 2019 - biodegradable coatings made from organic materials. These new barrier films could increase the impermeability of older bioplastics.

When coated with bioORMOCERS barrier films, bioplastic packaging could now repel foreign substances, gas, and moisture that would otherwise contaminate or ruin the food. They retain their eco-friendly ability to be broken down through composting or similar methods of degradation.

The coating film upgrade lets biodegradable ...

Grow your own cup: Biodegradable cups made from gourds may end single-use coffee cups

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August 30, 2019 - biodegradable cups may eventually replace plastic-lined counterparts used for take-out drinks.

The durable outer skin and inner flesh of gourds become watertight once they're dried. In centuries past, dehydrated gourds saw widespread use as decorations and holding vessels for liquids. (Related: Better than plastic: Study finds antimicrobial reusable coffee cups are safer.)New disposable cups grown from gourds

Inspired by the traditional use of gourd containers, ...

Presto, change-o: Innovative company is turning avocado pits into biodegradable drinking straws and cutlery

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June 14, 2019 - biodegradable resins can be processed by all conventional methods of plastic molding," the company posted on its official Twitter account. (Related: Researchers study fungi to turn food waste into sustainable bioplastic.)Mexican company turns avocado pits into biodegradable plastics

Scott Munguia founded Biofase in 2013. A biochemical engineer by training, he came up with the process of turning avocado pits into biodegradable plastics after much trial ...

Corn starch used to make biodegradable electronic components to help combat growing e-waste problem

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The research team incorporated metal-organic framework nanoparticles into the bioplastic to address this challenge. As a result, the experts developed a transparent film that contains electrical, mechanical and flame retardant properties that make it potentially useful in electronics production. The results were published in the journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, the flagship publication of the American Chemical Society.Potential use in electronic waste ...

Scientist develops biodegradable, edible non-plastic bags to halt the continued plastic pollution of the world

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February 04, 2017 - biodegradable and organic. He found success by mixing vegetable oil derivatives with natural starch, tapioca, potato and banana. The raw materials are converted to a liquid and then must undergo six more steps before becoming bags that have the look and feel of plastic without any of the negative effects on the environment such bags bring. Even the paint that is used to print on the bags is organic and natural.

Hegde’s EnviGreen bags degrade naturally in just 180 ...

Can your snack do that? Oranges detox, energize, provide vitamin C and antioxidants — in a biodegradable wrapper

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Vitamin C can be found abundantly in citrus fruits. These fruits include oranges, lemons, and limes. Other fruits that have a rich vitamin C content are pineapples, guavas, papayas, and berries. Studies show it relieves the common cold, boosts your immune system, and decreases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases. Vitamin C is also known to nourish healthy and supple skin as well as improve eye health. This antioxidant is needed for the growth and the repair of tissues ...

Biodegradable (and edible) seaweed may soon replace plastic packaging on food in an effort to reduce pollution

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October 12, 2017 -

According to the DailyMail.co.uk, Indonesia is the world's second largest plastic waste contributor, with the majority of that plastic waste ending up in oceans and rivers. In response, Evoware teamed up with local seaweed farmers to come up bioplastics. The company chose seaweed because it dissolves in water and leaves behind zero waste, is 100 percent biodegradable and can act as a natural fertilizer for plants, and can be grown with minimal resources.

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Not so green after all? New study says biodegradable plastic bags might not be helpful to the environment

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June 19, 2018 -

These bags presumably break down in the environment or in landfills, but many of the tests on them have been done in labs rather than the real world, which isn’t necessarily a good indicator of what could happen. Moreover, there’s a lack of standards when it comes to what can be considered a biodegradable bag; must it degrade in a matter of weeks, months or years to qualify? After all, almost everything is technically biodegradable if you give it enough time....

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