The project used an innovative cascade process by applying and combining chemical and biological methods to turn fossil-based plastic waste into natural, biodegradable substitutes to be used in 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).

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Market & Technology Intelligence Study on Reduction of Virgin Plastic Consumption in Flexible Packaging" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This ...

Disposal of food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution worldwide. More than 350 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, and 85% of the garbage dumped in the oceans is ...