Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make ...

Biodegradable structures have the potential to transform energy, information technology, and advanced medicine. Step aside, ...

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As concerns about plastic waste and sustainability grow, the debate between bioplastics and conventional plastics intensifies ...

As the packaging industry faces growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, plastic wrap – once a go-to solution – is ...

The building industry's reliance on plastic insulation raises environmental concerns, prompting interest in natural fiber ...

Rather than a potential triumph, the compostable plastics we use look increasingly like a tragedy. Andy Extance looks at the ...

Researchers have succeeded in developing a microbial strain that efficiently produces pseudoaromatic polyester monomer to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using systems metabolic engineering.

There are options other than textile, like wood, diatom, and plastic. The latter, given the material's innately water ...

Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they ...

These scientists have bioengineered a version of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that can break down polyethylene ...

Edible packaging often consists of natural ingredients, which means that you can consume the packaging along with the food it ...