Featured in biodegradable
Apr 06, 2022
Earthworms can break down bioplastic, for better or for worse
The earthworm approach to processing plastic alternatives might just create more pollution.
Jan 26, 2022
Turns out kombucha SCOBYs could make good water filters
Researchers found membrane filters made with slimy, fermented microorganisms clogged less than their commercial counterparts.
May 02, 2019
Are biodegradable bags better than plastic? It’s complicated.
Misleading labels and life cycle studies make for a messy story.
Aug 24, 2016
Your Food Could Soon Come Packaged In Milk
A new biodegradable film made out of casein is being researched
May 19, 2016
Edible Six-Pack Rings Could Make The Ocean Safe Again
No more turtle tragedies
Jan 20, 2016
Robots That Could Decompose When They’re No Longer Needed
It might be time to start building robot cemeteries
Jul 28, 2015
New Dissolving Ring Delivers Drugs Through Your Stomach For Seven Days
Safer, stretchier, and coming soon to a stomach near you
Jun 17, 2015
Now You Can 3D-Print Objects Made Of Wood Fibers
Cellulose offers sustainable alternative to metal and plastic
Nov 13, 2014
Mushroom-Body Drone Biodegrades Into Almost Nothing
Like dust in the wind... well most of it, anyway