Compostable plastics could be part of a solution to the world's plastic waste problem. But currently these materials need ...

Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles. By Boyce Upholt / Knowable ...

For many gardeners, the plastic elements used in horticulture are obvious – black plastic pots and seed trays, artificial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Greg Pryor of the composting company Recology holds a handful of processed compost at the integrated waste management's compost ...

The study concludes that compostable coffee capsules are the most sustainable option when considering both greenhouse emissions and material circularity PLYMOUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study ...