A team of researchers at Selcuk University in Konya, Türkiye, has developed a biodegradable food packaging film that tackles ...

Composting biodegradable food containers cuts the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. But the practice may serve up some unintended consequences for human health. That’s because the items ...

Discover the top 10 biodegradable food containers that offer eco-friendly solutions for your kitchen. Learn about the best sustainable choices to reduce plastic waste. August 16, 2024 In a world ...

Bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific will supply thermoforming giant Genpak LLC with material to make biodegradable food containers. In a Nov. 12 news release, officials with both firms said the ...

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the ...

The water-proof food packaging is made from a type of corn protein called zein, starch and other naturally derived biopolymers, infused with a cocktail of natural antimicrobial compounds (see video).

Rice bran is a plentiful agricultural byproduct that is often underused, but research from the Arkansas Agricultural ...

Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, and Genpak, the leading manufacturer of quality food packaging, are partnering to create a new line of ...

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other ...

The work also examines the use of agricultural and food-processing residues within circular economy approaches.

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a biodegradable plastic designed to replace conventional petroleum-based plastics in food packaging, including fruit punnets. The new ...

Belagavi: In a major push to make the city plastic-free, the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has directed hotels and eateries to replace plastic food containers and carry bags with biodegradable ...