Although some may see this as the answer to the enormous and growing problem, these promises have been made before.

Researchers are using bacteria that eat food scraps to create a new kind of fully biodegradable plastic that reduces waste ...

Algenesis submerged shoes made with its biodegradable polyurethane foam in the Pacific Ocean to demonstrate their ...

In a huge step in the fight against microplastics, researchers have created a new plastic that breaks down in seawater. It ...

Packaging Systems of Wisconsin, in partnership with Alliance Plastics, is distributing a biodegradable film that can break ...

Biodegradable plastic from RIKEN dissolves in seawater, tackling ocean pollution and supporting sustainability.

A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won’t pollute ...

Northeastern University researchers introduce MECHS, a bioplastic that dissolves in water and decomposes in compost. Made ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic ...

Have scientists solved the plastic pollution crisis? A team has created a plastic that's as strong as conventional materials but dissolves completely in seawater.