Learn why consumers should be aware of biodegradable dishware, which can contain natural ingredients, and allergens.

In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate in home compost bins, and inevitably end up in our soil. The study also found that citizens are ...

It’s no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...

As single-use plastics fall further out of favor among environmentally-conscious consumers and governments, many companies are turning to newer materials that they say will break down in people’s ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Most plastics marketed as “home compostable” don’t actually work, with as much as 60% ...

Hosting can be one of life's greatest joy—and also create a lot of waste. Single-use utensils, empty bottles, and used cups often end up in bulging trash bags, doomed for decades in the landfill. One ...

Four Industry Veterans Unite to Replace Single-Use Plastics with High-Performance Pulp Products DAYTON, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2025 / PulpFixin, a groundbreaking company dedicated to ...

Back in April, Casetify launched a collection of 100% compostable and biodegradable phone cases for Earth Day. As one of our favorite phone accessories brands, the announcement of the new eco-friendly ...

BAINBRIDGE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer”), a leading, next-generation biotechnology company focused on the production of ...

As reported by Towards Packaging experts, the global plant-based food bioplastics market is anticipated to rise from USD 1.22 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 1.90 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of ...

Sen. Jenn Bradley is looking for changes to straw laws in 2026. The Fleming Island Republican has filed new legislation ( SB ...