Marine pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.
According to UNESCO, 80% of the waste in the oceans comes from plastic, whose durability makes it a persistent hazard.
Every year, millions of tons of plastic break...
In a world saturated with plastic waste, the British startup Notpla has developed an innovative solution: biodegradable packaging made from seaweed, which naturally degrades in a few weeks, even in marine environments.
The raw material used, brown algae, grows without...
Plastic waste has become a serious global issue. Every year, millions of tons of plastic packaging end up in landfills and oceans, harming wildlife and contaminating the environment.
Biodegradable polymers are gaining ground as a possible solution. Made from natural...
The technological center Eurecat has created an innovative formulation of polylactic acid, a biodegradable plastic of natural origin known as PLA.
The PLA is specifically designed for the manufacturing of low environmental impact textiles both in its origin, renewable sources,...
Pine Glass is an ecological alternative to traditional glass, made from pine resin extracted ethically and sustainably.
This material not only captures carbon dioxide during its production but also uses 80% less energy compared to conventional glass. Its lightweight nature,...
A research team from the MIT has developed a class of biodegradable materials that could replace the use of plastic beads in cleansers, cosmetics, and beauty products.
These new polymers break down into harmless sugars and amino acids, addressing the...
The company Novamont presented its range of bioplastics Mater-Bi, biodegradable and compostable, ideal for biodegradable mulching in soil according to the European standard UNE EN-17033 and other agricultural applications.
The Mater-Bi bioplastics are obtained through patented technologies in the transformation...
