The latest research published in Environmental Science & Technology showed that tiny mealworms are not only able to eat and digest various forms of chemical-laden plastic waste, but they also remain safe as a protein-rich food source for other animals. As the world seeks to curb the use of single-use plastics, Stanford University researchers may […]

Visitors to stunning Sardinian beach will need a ticket – and a biodegradable bracelet – this summer. Visitors will be given biodegradable bracelets which they will have to wear to show they have paid the charge Holidaymakers heading to one of Sardinia’s most celebrated beaches will have to get up early this summer after the

High performance biomass extracted functional hybrid polymer coatings for food, cosmetic and medical device packaging. Today, fresh as well as convenience food is sold in packages and the hygienic conditions, long shelf life and easy availability of these packaged products are part of our modern lifestyle. However, the result is significant environmental impacts and pollution

Cocona, Inc. has announced that all of its 37.5® staple fibers and filament yarns will include a new biodegradable additive. This announcement comes after more than three years of research and testing of the sustainable technologies available to textile manufacturing, and specifically testing 37.5 products containing this new biodegradable additive. “Starting July 1, 2020 Cocona

IUV Srl is an innovative start-up that was set up in May 2019 focusing on the research, development, production and commercialization of modern, sustainable and natural packaging. The idea behind it, however, dates back to 2011. “I was in high school in 2011 and, during a Business English lesson, the teacher talked about food waste

Australian-based biomaterial technology company Nanollose Ltd has created the world’s first wearable garment using the company’s eco-friendly Tree-Free Rayon fibre (NullarborTM), sourced from sustainable coconut waste. The sweater is the first of its kind and marks a breakthrough for an industry that is urgently seeking sustainable alternatives to clothing made from traditional rayon and cotton,

Waste is a fact, but it doesn’t have to be feared. We can tackle this through collection, sorting and processing; and by understanding where and why trash is finding its way into the environment, so we can stop it. In November, I joined more than 300 volunteers in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of Dow’s

This industry-first new toothpaste lists and explains each ingredient and its purpose on the front of the pack Packaged in the first tube recognised as recyclable by RecyClass. Colgate-Palmolive is sharing its tube technology with competitors to help ensure that all toothpaste tubes meet third-party recycling requirements Colgate has launched a ground-breaking new toothpaste called

Mexico City’s new ban on plastic bags has inspired visions of a journey back in time even as local makers of the packaging worry they could become obsolete. The city’s government this week banned single-use plastic bags to complement worldwide efforts to protect the environment, sparking protests from companies that produce them. “We have to

Same fries, same shakes, new packaging. One London McDonald’s location is leaving plastic packaging behind, doling out wooden cutlery, paper straws and paper cup lids to patrons as part of a closely tracked pilot project by McDonald’s Canada’s corporate office. The McDonald’s restaurant at 1033 Wonderland Rd. South is one of only two locations in the country testing plastic-free packaging.

Let’s have a look at how “McDo” dealed with the French plastic ban. I went to “McDo” located close to the Chateau de Versailles on the 4th of January 2020. Le Chateau was built by Louis XIV, the man who put France on the Map. Here’s what I saw: Plastic Straws McDo removed plastics straws and didn’t provide a (paper) substitute. They launched

Ukrainian startup Yes Straws has launched biodegradable, single-use drinking straws made from cane stems. he stems are usually treated as waste in agriculture processes so using these by-products helps to save natural resources and provide farmers in poor regions with extra earnings, Yes Straws officials pointed out. They can be used with both cold and

Kaneka has completed the capacity building of its Biodegradable Polymer PHBH at the Takasago Plant. The completion ceremony was held on December 17th. The investment was around 2.5 billion yen, the production capacity is approximately 5,000 tons / year, five times that of the previous model. In recent years, marine pollution caused by microplastics has

Nokian Tyres changes the cases of its tires in favour of bioplastics ones. The enclosures – partly made with biomaterial – reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75% compared to virgin or recycled plastic. In Finland and Norway, 40,000 kg of plastic were used per year for tire covers. The production of the new

LEGO Goes Green: The Toy Company Announces its First Steps Towards Sustainability with its New Toy. LEGO has been making interlocking bricks since 1949 for children and kids-at-heart. The only downside of Lego is that it is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) that is manufactured from petroleum. Due to the world’s awakening about the climate crisis and