Biodegradable Plastics are broken down by naturally occurring microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungi – into water, biomass, and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane...
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According to the Technical Report 15392, drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in August 2009, ‘bio-based plastics’ are plastics derived...
Highlights: Food systems are a major driver of plastic pollution, and at the same time vulnerable to its impacts. This policy brief states why it is important to consider...
In the project ULTRADREAM (funded by TKI-AF), which started in the summer of 2023, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR) is supporting the development of the circular economy by using agricultural...
South Dakota State University researcher demonstrates how switchgrass can be utilized to create biodegradable films
Switchgrass is a native prairie grass to South Dakota and grows abundantly in a variety of climates. Now, a South Dakota State University researcher has demonstrated how switchgrass...
Enabled by foam forming technology, VTT’s formable cellulose-based webs with 30% extensibility were used to make rigid packages using an industrial product packaging line...
They’re known as ghost nets - but the damage they do to Europe’s coastal habitat and marine species is all too real. Meet the team of “elite LIFE...
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...
Polyester microfibres in seawater have been found to slow the growth of juvenile mussels by 36%.Understanding how these ocean pollutants impact shellfish could inform regulatory...
Today marks World Environment Day, the UN's international day to recognise the role of the environment in our lives and how we need a shift in our lifestyle to accommodate...