Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in the environment and managing plastic waste is a global problem. In addition to developing ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better ...

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in bioplastics with a new form of cellulose diacetate (CDA) that degrades 15 ...

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Scientists found that cellulose diacetate foam (CDA) is the fastest degrading bioplastic in an ocean environment. This new foam material is demonstrated to be a viable replacement for Styrofoam ...

Key Takeaways  In collaboration with Eastman, WHOI scientists found that cellulose diacetate foam (CDA) is the fastest ...

For all the Addams Family fans, this is a great (and very easy) Halloween decoration. Just grab a long gold wig, purchase a ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Beyond wood type, chopping blocks typically feature ... wooden cutting board is just as safe—if not safer—than one made of plastic. While it’s true that plastic is easy to sanitize, as ...

Dezeen Showroom: global materials brand The Good Plastic Company aimed to make recycled plastic lustrous and elegant with its Polygood Translucent panel collection, made from old CD cases.

ALBAWABA Reducing waste and making eco-friendly choices during fall 2024 is easier than ever with a few mindful steps that ...