Sponge implants wake up fat cells and lower blood sugar levels
In South Carolina, researchers are using implantable polymer sponges into fat tissue to fight diabetes. So far, they’ve only tested it in mice, but...
New EU rules proposed on single-use plastics to reduce marine litter
In Belgium, the European Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and...
Super durable bioplastic derived from ‘doodoo’
In Sweden, a new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging that is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics, and is potentially better suited...
Taghleef launches new bioplastic food film
In the United Arab Emirates, Taghleef Industries is launching new products for food protection in March. Taghleef will present NATIVIA which are transparent, white...
From car interiors to well drilling, kenaf plant brings promise to biobased products
In Thailand, kenaf has been around for thousands of years, can be harvested in just a few months, and is one of the most...
Polish company sells wheat bran-based tableware
In Poland, Biotrem is converting wheat bran and polylactic acid into 10 million pieces of tableware and cutlery annually in an effort to cut...
Report says biobased biodegradable plastics to reach 1,356.9 thousand tons by 2020
In the United Kingdom, Future Market Insights states in its latest report that the global bio-based biodegradable plastics market is expected to demonstrate a...
Ever Wonder About the Germs on Your Doctor’s Stethoscope? Researchers Found a Way to...
In Alabama, researchers at the University of Alabama in Birmingham have found a way to help prevent hospital infections from spreading. While the image...
Ecover’s new bottle rethinks ocean waste and plastic
In California, Ecover launched a new “Ecover Ocean Washing-Up Liquid Bottle” made from 50% plastic waste collected from the sea, waterways and shores of...
Carbon Footprint Challenge 2019 open for students and young professionals
In Germany, for the second year in a row, Covestro is a partner of the global Carbon Footprint Challenge, an international business idea competition...