The plastics produced by the modified Escherichia coli(E. coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides (PEAs). Unlike the ...

Hemp-based plastics are emerging as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived materials. With biodegradability and ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

Researchers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology successfully develop an eco-friendly plastic material using ...

Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing ...

Learn more about the tiny particles that can come off of your gum — what is essentially a soft piece of plastic — as you chew ...

Chewing gum could release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles into your saliva, a new UCLA study finds.

Using microorganisms, researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic.

Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation ...