There might be a simpler way to combat the global plastics use problem. Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

Regulatory questions cloud the segment’s future, as do concerns about feedstocks, material capabilities and compostability ...

Gaia Biomaterials, Helsingborg, Sweden, and Dubai-based RA International have entered into an agreement for the distribution of Gaia’s compostable plastic alternative, Biodolomer, in the Gulf ...

While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...

Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change. Globally, 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year -- ...

The Composting Consortium, an industry collaboration led by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners, New York, has released a report on whether or not certified, food-contact ...

According to a United Nations paper and media reports analyzed by Statista, 91 countries and territories in the world have passed some sort of full or partial ban on plastic bags. While plastic bag ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home ...

Keurig has unveiled plans for brand-new coffee pods that are compostable and not made from plastic. The new K-Rounds pods will be made of coffee beans that are pressed and wrapped in a plant-based ...

As we all strive to live more sustainably, hidden plastics are a big concern. Many traditional tea bags contain polypropylene, a sealing plastic, which means they can't be recycled. However, an ...