July 30, 2024Harmful Additives in Compostable PackagingA recent report by the University of Auckland, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment, sheds light on the presence and impact of harmful additives in compostable products. Read more
July 15, 2024Does Compostable Packaging Really Disintegrate?The Composting Consortium conducted the most extensive in-field study on compostable packaging in North America. It showed that compostable packaging disintegrates effectively under reasonable operating conditions. Read more
February 27, 2024PLA: Sustainable Future?Marked by an urgent need for sustainable solutions, the quest for environmentally friendly materials has never been more critical. Enter Polylactic Acid (PLA), a biodegradable and compostable alternative to conventional plastics, heralded for its potential to revolutionize our approach to materials and waste. Read more
February 24, 2024Bio-Based Plasticizers: a Sustainable Approach to Enhance PLA PerformancePolylactic Acid (PLA) has gained popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based thermoplastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS). Read more
February 6, 2024Enzyme from Laundry Detergent Transforms Single-Use Plastics in Just 24 HoursScientists at King’s College London have unveiled a groundbreaking method for recycling single-use bioplastics, commonly found in disposable items like coffee cups and food containers. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the chemical recycling approach utilizes enzymes akin to those in biological laundry detergents to swiftly break down landfill-bound bioplastics within just 24 hours. Read more
January 16, 2024Bioengineered house plant acts as natural air-purification systemPLA flax pot plays a role in bioengineered plant system designed to act as a natural air-purification system in users’ homes. Injection molder M4Factory partnered with French startup Neoplants on the project. Read more
November 22, 2023Breaking Ground in Flame Retardant PLA Composites Using Hydromagnesite & Huntite with Bio-Based PlasticizerStudy explores making ductile, green flame-retardant PLA composites with hydromagnesite & huntite and bio-based plasticizer for enhanced fire resistance in plastics engineering. Read more
August 30, 2023Wearable Ultrasound Patch Scans for Breast Cancer TumorsMIT researchers say the device changes the form factor of the ultrasound technology. Read more