Berries just the beginning for biodegradable plastic

Berries just the beginning for biodegradable plastic

University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.

AIMPLAS launches accelerated biodegradation test

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has recently developed a methodology that allows the biodegradability of plastic materials to be assessed three times faster than conventional testing methods.

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a biodegradable plastic to establish a new standard of durability for mass-produced food packaging such as Fruit Punnets. The research is published in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. Fermented from bacteria and reinforced with wood fibres [...]

UQ develops biodegradable food packaging

UQ develops biodegradable food packaging

How 1 Bengaluru Startup Is Earning Rs 5.2 Crore While Tackling Plastic Waste in Food Packaging

You run a food business — whether it’s a café, cloud kitchen, or restaurant chain — and when it comes to packaging, a few things matter most: It should retain heat, not leak, and reach your customer intact. That’s why plastic has become the go-to. It’s cheap, it works, and it’s everywhere. But have you paused to consider the environmental cost of every plastic lid, bowl, and box you send out the door? Advertisement India generate…