An article by Plastics News, Detroit, reports the British Plastics Federation (BPF) is at odds with a report from an oxo-biodegradable plastics group about the impact the material could have were it ...

A small Australian company has received approval for the nation's first certified trademark for oxo-biodegradable plastic products. Alex Andrews established Melbourne-based OxoPak Pty. Ltd. to certify ...

The ubiquitous plastic bag is handy for transporting groceries and other items home from the store. However, this convenience takes a toll on the environment, with plastic debris littering land and ...

Biodegradable plastics are sold as a simple fix for a world drowning in packaging, but the reality is far messier than the marketing suggests. Labels that promise bags, cups, and utensils will ...

Dubai: An additive to make plastic bottles biodegrade completely is now on the market for UAE water companies to consider in their packaging which could also reduce the amount of plastic waste in ...

The idea of a “biodegradable” plastic suggests a material that would degrade to little or nothing over a period of time, posing less of a hazard to wildlife and the environment. This is the sort of ...

NH Hotels’s has launched its new ‘Agua de la Tierra’ line of amenities which goes one step further in eco design by reinventing its containers so that they are non-polluting. The hotel chain has ...

Plastic has become an enormous problem for the entire planet, as it’s estimated that between five and ten million tons of this material are dumped each year on the land and in the oceans.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers announced Sept. 5 that it now considers degradable additives harmful to recycling, a policy change that excludes the materials from being used in products under ...

A famous study published in the journal Science showed that some 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic polymer had been produced and discarded in human history, and that only 9% had been recycled. Twelve ...