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Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce the burden...

From cosmetics to diapers: polyacrylates are found in a wide range of products. They are, however, harmful to the environment. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) develops green...

The IAEA is calling on research institutes to join its new Coordinated Research Project (CRP) aimed at strengthening the use of biomass for synthesis of bioplastics and other compounds using...

Production of industrial chemicals using renewable biomass feedstock is becoming increasingly important to address limited fossil resources, climate change and other environmental problems. To develop...

Accumulation of plastics in the Earth's oceans is causing widespread disruption to marine ecosystems. To help mitigate the environmental burden caused by non-degradable plastics, we have previously developed...

We all have our own morning routines: rising from bed, jumping in the shower, getting dressed - maybe making a morning coffee or breakfast for the kids...

Purpose: A circular (bio)economy is sustained through use of secondary raw material and biomass feedstock. In life cycle assessment (LCA), the approach applied to address the impact of these...

Experts are manufacturing prototypes by coating or printing nanocellulose on textiles, paper or plastic to enhance the performance of these products in various applications.

The sustainable production of bio-based chemicals and polymers is highly dependent on the development of viable biorefinery concepts using crude renewable resources for the production of diversified products. Within this concept...

The aim of the study “Environmental impact assessments of innovative bio-based products” is to provide science-based facts and evidences on the environmental impacts of innovative bio-based products and mostly plastic products...