According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to ...

Researchers have developed a way to convert food waste into biodegradable plastic, which offers a potential solution to two ...

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A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, ...

Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener ...

Researchers are commercializing technology to turn waste into plastic-free, biodegradable packaging by Anna Zarra Aldrich, University of Connecticut Editors' notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain ...

Its annual production capacity of fully biodegradable plastics is 10,000 tons, including 3,000 tons for express packaging bags.

Swope said they use recycled cardboard, paper and other natural substances, like algae to develop a fiber, which in turn, can be used to create biodegradable packaging.

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According to a study by Raconteur (via Wipak), 43% of brands cite cost as the primary factor hindering a switch to biodegradable packaging.