Degradable Solutions specialized in resorbable medical implants. In November 2011 Degradable Solutions was acquired by the healthcare company Sunstar for an undisclosed amount. Sunstar, specializing ...

Oxo-degradable plastics typically contain a chemical additive which triggers fragmentation when the material is exposed to heat or UV rays. Manufacturers have claimed that these fragments then ...

The global biodegradable packaging market size was US$ 85.7 billion in 2021. The global biodegradable packaging market is forecast to grow to US$ 131.8 billion by 2030 by growing at a compound annual ...

China - the world's largest producer of plastic waste - introduced bans earlier this year on several types of non-degradable single-use plastics, prompting manufacturers to ramp up production of ...

The researchers also created ocean-degradable plastics using polysaccharides that form cross-linked salt bridges with guanidinium monomers. Plastics like these can be used in 3D printing as well as ...