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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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New study says biodegradable plastic bags might not be helpful to the environment Tuesday, June 19, 2018 by: Cassie B. ... Another issue is that many of these biodegradable plastic bags end up in landfills, where they won’t biodegrade. "...

Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch

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A California start-up company has found a way to produce plastic items - such as forks, knives, cups and food packaging - from a cornstarch compound, rather than traditional petroleum-based compounds. ... Top ten ways humanity is being murdered in the name of 'evidence-based science' (#8 Plastics) Depopulation: Plastics chemicals are reducing women's sex drives and men's sperm counts Plastics chemicals BPA, BPS linked to altered brain development Europe's ocean depths and seafloor found ...

Researchers find plastic-eating microbe that can solve our ocean's plastic problem

https://naturalnews.com/2019-04-11-plastic-eating-microbe-to-solve-our-oceans-plastic-problem.html

An Israeli research team announced that they successfully created a biodegradable plastic from a common seaweed. ... Sources include: EcoWatch.com ScienceDirect.com Previous :Bangkok to deploy drones to combat air pollution Next : Boost your mood with these 10 natural supplements - More news on biodegradable plastics Presto, change-o: Innovative company is turning avocado pits into biodegradable drinking straws and cutlery Exposure to microplastics weakens the ...

Instead of plastic waste, plastic FROM waste: Apple and orange scraps can be turned into gluten-free, edible bioplastic

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Despite global efforts at driving plastic awareness and encouraging recycling, plastic pollution continues to grow at an alarming rate. ... Scientists discover new, low-cost way to break down certain types of “forever chemicals” Cold fusion (LENR) commercial breakthrough could END food and energy scarcity around the world Technology that turns solar energy into hydrogen fuel nears “practical feasibility threshold” for solar hydrogen generation Researchers demonstrate how a novel ...

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

https://naturalnews.com/2017-10-12-biodegradable-and-edible-seaweed-may-soon-replace-plastic-packaging-on-food-in-an-effort-to-reduce-pollution.html

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

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“Our family of biodegradable resins can be processed by all conventional methods of plastic molding,” the company posted on its official Twitter account. ... It produces 130 metric tons of biodegradable plastic products every month. Forty percent of its productions are disposable straws, with the rest being plastic cutlery. "...

USDA scientists are reusing discarded almond shells and hulls to create renewable products, from biodegradable plastics to biofuel

https://naturalnews.com/2018-04-23-usda-scientists-are-reusing-discarded-almond-shells-and-hulls-to-create-renewable-products.html

According to an article by FastCompany , they’ve created bio-fuel, biodegradable plastic additives, and healthy almond sugar. ... “A lot of plastic manufacturers want to use post-consumer recycled plastic, but it’s usually down-cycled. "...

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

https://naturalnews.com/2017-02-04-plastic-bags-biodegradable-edible-invention-science-pollution.html

The trick was finding a material that would mimic plastic’s strength and flexibility while still being completely biodegradable and organic. ... Next : Nutritionist warns: 3 ingredients that can make your smoothies far less healthy - More news on ocean and marine life Save the whales: This new detection method can help researchers find and count stranded whales… from SPACE North Atlantic right whales “whisper” to protect young calves from predators Leveraging new tech for conservation: ...

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

https://naturalnews.com/2019-01-09-biodegradable-compostable-polymer-films-show-promise-in-developing-more-eco-friendly-packaging-materials.html

Biodegradable "transparent" timber works just as well as glass in windows

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- More news on biodegradable Plastic waste reduced: Thailand and Vietnam use banana leaves as sustainable packaging Grow your own cup: Biodegradable cups made from gourds may end single-use coffee cups Biodegradable “transparent” timber works just as well as glass in windows Chitosan – a sugar derived from shellfish – can improve crop growth Can chitosan be a promising carrier for plant growth-boosting bacteria? ... Bacteria from cold environments may prove useful ...

Irish researchers detail a potential solution for tackling plastic waste

https://naturalnews.com/2018-12-03-irish-researchers-detail-a-potential-solution-plastic-waste.html

In a University College Dublin news article , they produced a biodegradable plastic that can be broken down by any composting technique. ... The new plastic is the result of experimentation with 15 different biodegradable predecessors. "...

Scientists turn pumpkin seeds and peel into greener packaging that could soon replace plastic

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But due to the alarming plastic pollution problem that continues to escalate around the globe, scientists are beginning to look into biodegradable substitutes for plastic packaging. ... Read more articles about biodegradable substitutes for plastic-based packaging at Products.news . "...

Wood and web: Scientists develop wood nanofibers that could soon replace plastic

https://naturalnews.com/2020-09-05-wood-nanofibers-could-replace-plastic.html

Future plastics could be made out of sugar and carbon dioxide, making them harmless to the environment

https://naturalnews.com/2017-09-21-future-plastics-could-be-made-out-of-sugar-and-carbon-dioxide-making-them-harmless-to-the-environment.html

What’s great about this biodegradable plastic is it can be returned to nature with the help of enzymes from soil bacteria. ... What’s even more interesting is that the biodegradable plastic’s properties can be modified by making some changes to its chemical structure. "...

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Biodegradable news, articles and information: Tweet Pin It New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics 11/28/2010 - Scientists from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, have developed a new biodegradable foam material that has the potential to replace a number of commonly-used plastic foams made from petroleum. ... Biodegradable plastics breakthrough creates plastic tableware from cornstarch 8/24/2006 - A California ...

EU sets a 70 percent recycling target for waste by 2020, starts by designing a modified bacteria that lives off plastic

https://naturalnews.com/2018-05-18-eu-sets-a-70-recycling-target-for-waste-by-2020-starts-by-designing-a-modified-bacteria-that-lives-off-plastic.html

Prepper basics: How long is too long to store your water in plastic containers?

https://naturalnews.com/2019-08-29-how-long-can-you-store-water-in-plastic-containers.html

Check if the plastic used in the water container happens to be biodegradable. These plastics break down faster when exposed to sunlight. Avoid biodegradable plastic products — you don’t want to throw your water containers away any time soon, anyway. "...

Plastic pollution is killing beneficial bacteria in the ocean that help us breathe

https://naturalnews.com/2019-12-05-plastic-pollution-is-killing-benefical-bacteria-ocean.html

Reducing plastic waste The magnitude of the plastic problem is immense and it is difficult to imagine. ... Instead of picking food items packaged in plastic, pick those stored in glass. Some manufacturers also use biodegradable plastic. "...

Wood fibers make plastics stronger, more biodegradable

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Cellulose derived from wood may be able to be developed into a component that can strengthen plastic, which would mean the production of plastic products that are lightweight and durable, but also biodegradable. ... 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 plastic, you can increase the strength of the plastic by a factor of 3,000." "...

New biodegradable foam could replace oil-based plastics

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Scientists from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, have developed a new biodegradable foam material that has the potential to replace a number of commonly-used plastic foams made from petroleum. ... After being dumped in landfills, these plastic materials can take hundreds and even thousands of years to decompose. "...

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