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The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions.

A 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.

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.

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.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) has gained popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based thermoplastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS).

Scientists 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.

PLA 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.

Study explores making ductile, green flame-retardant PLA composites with hydromagnesite & huntite and bio-based plasticizer for enhanced fire resistance in plastics engineering.

MIT researchers say the device changes the form factor of the ultrasound technology.