Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University's School of Earth and Environmental Science associate professor, Ravi Gupta, ...

However, high production costs due to biosynthesis optimization complexity for industrial bacterial populations are hindering PHA commercialization, specifically medium-chain-length PHA (mcl-PHA).

Smart policies and innovation—not bans—can reduce waste and build a circular plastics economy that maximizes the value of ...

They improved the process of using microorganisms in production ... eco-friendly plastic materials to products such as spoons, cups and shopping bags. But this new bioplastic is more heat tolerant ...

Sirmax Group's certified biodegradable plastic mulching films have reportedly lowered micro-bioplastic concentration in agricultural soil during open-field testing with the University of Turin.

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): IIT Indore has introduced an innovative solution to tackle the global challenge of plastic pollution. Researchers from the Algal EcoTechnology and Sustainability Group (AETS), ...

The global bioplastic packaging bag market is currently riding a wave of momentum. According to projections, the market will ...

Global plastic production is estimated to have created about 400 million metric tons of plastic in 2022, mostly through petroleum-based chemical processes. Meanwhile, the microbial production of ...

The resulting plastic matched commercial quality ... the study opens doors to scalable, cost-effective bioplastic production, bridging the gap between waste gas recycling and sustainable ...

The project aims to address critical global environmental challenges while promoting circular economy practices ...

But over the years, as the production of plastic has grown, scientists have found alarming increases in microplastics in our brains. L.A. Times investigative reporter Susanne Rust has been ...