The type of bioplastic can make a difference. A thin plastic film made from PLA, a material often made from corn, broke down more slowly than the same material made from PHA.

The thermoset composites making up the turbine blades of today cannot be recycled, and with a lifetime of around 25 years, some studies have suggested there'll be more than 40 millions tonnes of ...

According to European Bioplastics, an industry association, 2.4 million tonnes of bioplastics was made globally in 2021—a number expected to triple to around 7.5 million tonnes by 2026.

Bioplastic products are distracting from real solutions. Shifting from one single-use item to another isn’t the way to solve the plastic crisis. If disposables truly are needed, ...

The bioplastic has been around for decades, and is used to make cigarette filters, photography film, and seed coating. Recommended Reading: Engineered microbes can take a bite out of plastic waste ...

The bioplastic film also offered UV protection, which could be useful for other applications, such as a coating for greenhouse windows. The researchers say that this material could not only reduce the ...

Vinyl goes green 01:42. Vinyl is making a comeback, and a British company says it has created the world's first bioplastic record to help musicians sell their music in a greener way.. Most vinyl ...

Plantswitch, an NC startup company, has created a plant-based, bioplastic resin to replace plastic. Plantswitch, a North Carolina startup company, has created a bioplastic resin made from leftover ...

Scientists engineer bacteria to make 1st-ever ‘thermally-stable’ bioplastic. Story by Srishti Gupta • 1w.

Two of the most common biodegradable bioplastics are PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates), which are biodegradable, and PLAs (polylactic acid) which are much more commonly used but are only compostable on ...