Plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped. This property of plasticity, often found in combination with other special properties such as low density, low electrical conductivity, transparency, and toughness, allows plastics to be made into a great variety of products.
MSN: Bamboo-based plastic can be made to biodegrade quickly, but still holds up in tough conditions
Bamboo-based plastic can be made to biodegrade quickly, but still holds up in tough conditions
KUOW: California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
New Scientist: Biodegradable plastic made from bamboo is strong and easy to recycle
Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...
The Conversation: Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research
Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research
Science Daily: This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks
Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...
This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks
This bag of tomatoes is made from the new plant-based plastic that uses FDA-approved ingredients. Watch as the bag completely dissolves in artificial seawater after just a few hours, without leaving ...