Biodegradable

Green Impact Groundbreaking new plastic completely biodegrades within 30 days

Researchers have developed a biodegradable material that incorporates bacteria, enabling it to decompose naturally at the end of its lifecycle

Discoveries Researchers develop plant-based biodegradable microplastics Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Groundbreaking 3D-printed ‘living material’ could clean up contaminated water Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists develop the first-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable, biorecyclable glass Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Saving our oceans: Novel plastic material biodegrades in ocean water Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists create an eco-friendly battery made from an unexpected source — crab shells Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Silk offers an alternative to some microplastics Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Using sunlight to convert oil spills into seawater Joseph Shavit

Good News Protein-based plastics could save the oceans Joseph Shavit

Innovations Seaweed based biodegradable material designed “to make packaging disappear”Joseph Shavit

Discoveries New ‘smart’ bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials Joshua Shavit