Plastic

Dr. Alexander Speakman discusses E.V.A Biosystems’ new ocean-degradable plastic

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An Edinburgh startup, E.V.A Biosystems, recently unveiled a new, biodegradable plastic that breaks down in the ocean, resulting in no…

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E.V.A. Biosystems, a startup launched by the University of Edinburgh, has developed a ‘smart’ plastic that breaks down in the…

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Scientists are warning of ‘irreversible environmental damage’ if action is not taken to tackle the spread of microplastics.

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Amcor has announced the launch of the Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag, a thinner and lighter packaging solution designed for fresh and processed meat.

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One in three Spanish shoppers say that they have changed their purchasing habits due to climate change, a new report from Aldi has found.

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Major companies around the world are falling short when it comes to assessing and measuring the impact of their actions…

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Researchers at Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are exploring methods to develop bioplastics from food waste.

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The move away from plastic to more sustainable alternatives is going ‘too slow’, a new study by Aquapak has suggested.

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While most of us are eager to play our part in helping to save the planet, many day-to-day activities have a notable environmental impact.

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In 2022, as part of the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Commission took an ambitious stance on packaging waste.