Tag: microplastics

Seaweed glitter brings the sparkle, ditches the microplastics

Seaweed glitter brings the sparkle, ditches the microplastics

October 27, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, SeaSpark is creating biodegradable and non-toxic glitter from seaweed that can replace the plastic and metallic versions currently dominating the market. Founded by Karlijn Besse and Xu Ben Zhang, the company is targeting cosmetics, festivals, and packaging applications.  According to Innovation Origins, A Plastic Soup Foundation study found that 87% of cosmetic products […]

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Study shows PLA does not produce persistent microplastics

Study shows PLA does not produce persistent microplastics

July 3, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, a new meta-study report commissioned by Holland Bioplastics, an association advancing bioplastics knowledge worldwide, concludes that the fundamental characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased polymer made entirely from fermented plant sugars, and the hydrolysis process indicate that PLA does not produce persistent microplastics. The literature research, completed by HYDRA Marine Sciences, […]

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