recycling

Biotech & Recycling

Closed-Loop PLA: High-Performance Bioplastics You Can Recycle Forever

One of the biggest criticisms of bioplastics has been the trade-off between sustainability and performance. Materials that biodegrade often lack the heat resistance and mechanical…

Material Innovation

DNA-Polysaccharide Hydrogels: Recyclable Bioplastics From Waste

Researchers have developed a novel family of DNA bioplastics that combine plant-derived polysaccharides with DNA extracted from natural sources to create hydrogels that are biodegradable,…

Infrastructure

Managing Biodegradable Plastic Waste: Challenges and Opportunities

Biodegradable plastics are often presented as a straightforward solution to plastic pollution. But a comprehensive review published in Waste Management & Research by Mhaddolkar N,…