News- Microplastic particles have been revealed in the placentas of unborn babies for the first time, which the researchers said was a matter of great concern The health impact of microplastics in the body is as yet unknown. But the scientists said they could carry chemicals that could cause long-term damage or upset the foetus’s […]
Do you know biopolymers are classified according to the monomeric units used and the structure of the biopolymer formed Polynucleotides (RNA and DNA), which are long polymers composed of 13 or more nucleotide monomers Polypeptides, which are short polymers of amino acids; and Polysaccharides which are polymeric carbohydrates
Bioplastics are a type of plastic that can be made from natural resources and so, they are biodegradable. In addition some bioplastics are compostable, under different conditions; industrial composting or home composting They are tested by independent certification bodies; amongst the most important of these are TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, DIN CERTCO in Germany and BPI […]
News- Kemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific to Develop Biodegradable Coating for Paper Industry Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific is also considered as a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials The companies aim to manufacture coatings for limited commercial applications in 2021 before […]
Do you know a new law in the Philippines requires school and college students to plant at least 10 trees if they want to graduate. If implemented properly, it could lead to at least 175 million trees to be planted each year Ref: www.indiatoday.in
News- A study of plastic waste in dozens of countries has shown that the three largest food and beverage companies are the most polluting of the plastic on the planet. According to this estimate, the three companies Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestle have the largest share in polluting the earth’s nature with billions of disposable plastics Siavash […]
Do you know China in June 2020 released an plan to ban or significantly reduce the production and use of environmentally-unfriendly plastic products in the next five years The country will gradually ban or restrict the production, sales and use of certain plastics while promoting their degradable, recycle-friendly alternatives, according to a document issued by […]
News- UK biotech company Toraphene is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging The company has developed a new material, also called Toraphene, that uses biopolymers that compost naturally and biodegrade without human intervention, even in the ocean. This material is stronger, thinner, and less permeable […]
Do you know the global bioplastics & biopolymers market size is expected to grow from USD 10.5 billion in 2020 and USD 27.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 21.7% during the forecast period Ref: www.marketsandmarkets.com
News- We’ve been hearing more and more about eco-friendly biodegradable plastics, made from cellulose nanofibers. Although those fibers are typically harvested from wood waste, new research shows that they could also be obtained from mega-plentiful used coffee grounds Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound on Earth. Among other places, it’s found in the cell […]
