This plant-based plastic is as strong as traditional petroleum-based plastic, but its properties can be tailored to suit ...

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in ...

In Nature Communications, a research team affiliated with UNIST present a fully biodegradable, robust, and energy-efficient ...

Biodegradable thermal packaging is revolutionizing the standards for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals ...

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...

Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers have tested ...

Scientists have tested, for the first time, how biodegradable wet wipes break down when flushed rather than composted, ...

Camp showers are one of the great joys of backpacking. After a long day in the sun drenched in sweat, nothing feels better or more natural than cold rinse amidst the great outdoors. Part of enjoying ...

Laura DiMugno is a journalist who writes about energy, the environment, travel, and technology. She is the founder of Keep It Green, a blog devoted to conservation, sustainability, and culture.