The protein keratin, the principle ingredient of wool and feathers, can be repurposed as strong, flexible plastic.

Cannabis legalization could raise £1.5 billion for the UK economy, according to a recent report from the charity Transform.

The report projects the global market to grow from $147.67 million in 2024 to $311.39 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 13%. Bio-succinic acid, a plant-b ...

Because bioplastics come from natural sources, an advantage of using them in medical devices is that they can be reabsorbed during the healing process -- so a second surgery wouldn't be required to ...

Student researching a sprayable hybrid biopolymer mulch aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural production.

Despite the challenges, experts are optimistic. Researchers highlight advancements that could make hospitals safer: 'The ...

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 ...

Modern society, and the clean energy revolution, depend on rare earth elements. Can Greenland help break China’s stranglehold ...

Hemp-based plastics are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and strong, presenting a viable alternative to traditional plastics in automotive and packaging sectors.

Now a startup called Stardust seeks something more ambitious: developing proprietary geoengineering technology that would ...

Researchers have developed microbial strains that can produce various eco-friendly bio-based polyester plastics. These ...