Plant-based plastics could help reduce the millions of tons of medical waste hospitals generate each year
Hospitals around the world generate millions of tons of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use ...
Boosted soil bacterium shows promise for sustainable bioplastic production
The soil bacterium Cupriavidus necator has attracted the attention of researchers and industry for decades. This is partly because, through biochemical reactions, the bacterium converts the renewable ...
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New highly heat-resistant bioplastic can be used in car parts
They improved the process of using microorganisms in production while using the same ingredients used for making existing bioplastics. When the researchers tested the new material in a nitrogen ...
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What to do with Mardi Gras beads after the festivities are over? Find out here
The beads can be used to create a bioplastic that can be used in different products. This new process provides a sustainable way to dispose of the millions of beads left behind after Mardi Gras.