Category: Marine Degradable
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Biodegradable plastics Contribute to Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments
Study Finds Both Biodegradable and Conventional Plastics Contribute to Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments
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These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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Bioplastics spark viral activity, reshape microbiomes and accelerate organic matter degradation in the marine environment
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02806-z
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-puzzled-over-what-happens-to-plastic-as-it-breaks-down-in-the-ocean-our-new-study-helps-explain-the-mystery-268305
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Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolves
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-scientists-invent-plastic-that-does-not-pollute-ocean-water-instead-it-simply-dissolves
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil
https://www.ndtv.com/feature/scientists-develop-biodegradable-plastics-that-can-dissolve-in-seawater-or-soil-8919329
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Deep sea study shows how new bioplastic degrades
https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/new-bioplastic-degrades-in-deep-sea
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Scientists find bioplastic that vanishes 80% even in extreme deep-sea conditions
Read https://interestingengineering.com/science/bioplastic-vanishes-80-in-deep-sea
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SmartSolve is transforming the packaging industry with dissolvable, compostable and recyclable materials designed for sustainability without compromise (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Marine-biodegradable polymer is as strong as nylon (FREE)
Read Marine-biodegradable polymer is as strong as nylon
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New Research Highlights Marine Biodegradability of Eastman Aventa(TM) Compostable Materials
Studies that have been paid by the company itself are not valid according to the European Commission. Then again, the European Commission knows when to close an eye for their buddies. The industry has successfully manage to place their ‘guys’ within the EU commission.
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New research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials
Looking at the OXO bioplastics trial, EU institutions do not accept studies paid by the producers as they have no legal value. They can only be used as a marketing tool towards other industry players but cannot be used to make claims aimed at consumers risking a greenwashing class action lawsuit. Find the error.
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Breakthrough in ocean pollution: rapidly degrading plastic created
Never trust miracle solutions when it comes to end-of-life options for plastic waste. Plastic waste doesn’t disappear miraculously.
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KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
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The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials
The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials
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Biodegradable Plastics: A Proven Solution to the Problem of Marine Plastic Waste
Biodegradable Plastics: A Proven Solution to the Problem of Marine Plastic Waste
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Application of MicroResp™ for quick and easy detection of plastic degradation by marine bacterial isolates
Application of MicroResp™ for quick and easy detection of plastic degradation by marine bacterial isolates
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How Fast Do Different Straws Degrade in Seawater?
Strategies to Reduce the Environmental Lifetimes of Drinking Straws in the Coastal Ocean
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Lifetime of ‘Biodegradable’ straws in ocean is 8-20 Months (Study)
However, The authors acknowledge funding from Eastman. Some authors are employees of Eastman, a manufacturer of biodegradable plastics.
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Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor
Microbes can decompose biodegradable plastics on land, rivers and seashore. However, it is unclear whether deep-sea microbes can degrade biodegradable plastics in the extreme environmental conditions of the seafloor.
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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?
Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks.
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PVA doesn’t break down in water treatment plants (Guardian)
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) dishwasher pods seem to have a bad reputation
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What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean?
Potentially harmful chemical byproducts are left behind, research finds
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Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery
Recently, in partnership with Hengxin Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Phabuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. secured an order of millions of USD, one of the largest in the PHA industry so far, aiming to showcase the diverse applications of PHA and transform everyday products.
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Compostability Claims of PLA at risk (FREE)
One study on the degradability of PLA seems to be picked up in the press more than any other recently published study. This is a FREE article
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University of Queensland tests whether bioplastics breaks down in Moreton Bay
A major study in Southeast Queensland is testing how quickly biodegradable plastics break down in waterways, as researchers search for solutions to the world’s growing plastics problem.
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Indian Government Launches Bioplastic Bag
Indian Government Launches Edible Marine Degradable Bioplastic Bag
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New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic And Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade In The Ocean
Not so biodegradable: Polylactic acid and cellulose/plastic blend textiles lack fast biodegradation in marine waters
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University of Alicante Patent Water-Soluble Plastic Material Based on Potato Starch
The University of Alicante Waste, Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology (REMAN) research group has developed a process for obtaining a water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch, which will soon be introduced on the market through the UA technology-Based Company Solublion, linked to the Alicante Science Park
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New Method to Quantify Microbial Plastic Mineralisation
A stable isotope assay with 13C-labeled polyethylene to investigate plastic mineralization mediated by Rhodococcus ruber
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Sunlight Degrades Plastic Waste in Oceans
UV light from the sun slowly breaks down plastics on the ocean’s surfaces. Floating microplastic is broken down into ever smaller, invisible nanoplastic particles that spread across the entire water column, but also to compounds that can then be completely broken down by bacteria.
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UCSB Funded for Marine Degradable Plastics
A collaboration to develop biodegradable oceangoing bioplastics receives Convergence Accelerator Phase 2 funding from NSF
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Nereid Biomaterials Develops 3D Marine Degradable Plastics
The Nereid Biomaterials team, including Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer, has created the first ocean instrument made with 3D-printed internal parts composed of bioplastics.
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Biolo Launches Home Compostable PHA Bags
BIOLO is First to Market with Home Compostable Bags Made from Revolutionary New Plastic Alternative
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PU Foam Shoe Degrades in the Ocean
Polyurethane (PU) foams were developed that rapidly biodegrade in the ocean — Why on earth would we want to develop a shoe that degrades in the ocean? To encourage people to dump their shoes in the ocean?
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University of Stuttgart Study on Plastic Degradation
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart present long-term study on the degradation of plastic
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South Korea to Develop Seaweed Bioplastics
State project launched to develop biodegradable marine bioplastic materials using seaweed — South Korea is quickly becoming a leading nation in bioplastics.
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Rapid Standard Protocol for Marine Biodegradability
Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions
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Marine Degradability of PLA
Not all biodegradable plastic degrades more easily in the ocean
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Tianan Biologic Get Marine Biodegradable Label
Ningbo Tianan Group Enmat Y1000P PHBV has been certified OK Biodegradable Marine by TÜV AUSTRIA Group.
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Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in US
Some companies are using legal disclaimers for selling and distributing PHA items in the US.
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Cassava Bioplastics Marine Degradable Bags Made in Australia
An Aussie company has created a world-first range of biodegradable bags which dissolve in water and cause no harm to the environment when they’re thrown away
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Rapid Degradation of Cellulose Diacetate by Marine Microbes
Bio-based cellulose acetate plastic disintegrates in the ocean much faster than assumed
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UC Santa Barbara to Develop Marine Bioplastics
Marine microbiologist Alyson Santoro leads a collaboration to develop bioplastics for the marine environment
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Bioplastic Films Degradation in Different Marine Ecosystems
Disintegration half-life of biodegradable plastic films on different marine beach sediments
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West Hollywood to Ban Non Marine Degradable Plastics
City Council of West Hollywood to vote on non marine degradable plastic ban
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Video and Report Proving PHA Straws Marine Degradation
Video and Report proving the marine degradation of PHA straws
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Dissolvable Consumer Electronics
Water-Sintered Transient Nanocomposites Used as Electrical Interconnects for Dissolvable Consumer Electronics
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Japan First Marine Degradable Plastic Bag
In April 2021, Japan’s first marine biodegradable plastic shopping bag was introduced at a supermarket in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture
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Plastic Degradation in Marine Environment
Biodegradation of Synthetic Plastic in the Marine Habitat
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Plant Based Ocean Compostable Bioplastics from Maine
Maine entrepreneur develops new bioplastics
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New South African Marine Degradable Bioplastics
A biotechnology company in Johannesburg brings a new bioplastic to the market
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Japan University and Industry Partner on Marine Bioplastics
Academia–Industry Group Aims to Solve Durability Issue in Marine Biodegradable Plastics
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CTK Bio Canada Develops New Bioplastic
CTK Bio Canada Develops Bioplastic Resin Designed to Break Down in Soil and Seawater
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Oceanological Observatory on Marine Degradability of PHA
Here’s the view of a French Researcher
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Toxicity Analysis of Marine Degradation of PLA
A bombshell study on the toxicity of marine degradation of PLA. Are you ready for the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth … brought to you by BioplasticsNews.com
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French Study Finds Oxo Bio Biodegrades in Oceans with no Toxicity
Abiotic and biotic degradation and toxicity of oxo-biodegradable plastics in marine waters – OXOMAR. The French Ministry of Health shares the results (Free Article)
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Marine Bioplastics by Cornell University
To address the plastic environmental crisis, Cornell chemists have developed a new polymer with ample strength in a marine setting that is poised to degrade by ultraviolet radiation, according to research published March 30 in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Osaka University Develops Marine Biodegradable Plastics
Whether it’s entangling marine animals, clogging their guts when they eat it, or forming giant floating “garbage patches,” oceanic plastic waste is a huge problem. There may be new hope however, in the form of what is claimed to be a better type of marine-biodegradable plastic.
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PHA is Marine Biodegradable
The plastic created from petroleum covers 99% of the market. Last year 360 million tonnes were produced. Other plastics, bio-based or biodegradable, are also produced.
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Kaneka Highlights Bioplastics Technology at K 2019
The Japan-based company has developed the bio-based and biodegradable polymer PHBH, which is recyclable through composting and also biodegradable in natural environments, including marine waters.
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WinCup Launches New Line of Biodegradable Straws
WinCup is launching a new line of straws and stirrers made from Danimer Scientific’s Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).
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Exclusive Video of Marine Biodegradation of Novamont Bioplastics
Enjoy the video. Fresh from the press.
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Kaneka Wins Japan Bioindustry Award 2019 for Seawater Biodegradable Bioplastics
The poly-hexanoate-butyrate (PHBH) copolymer is produced by Kaneka from plant oil using a recombinant strain of Cupriavidus necator at a capacity of currently 1,000 tons, with plans to increase production to 5,000 and later to 100,000 tons a year.
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Novamont Bioplastics is Marine Biodegradable
Novamont held a press conference on July 2nd to demonstrate that their main bioplastics brand, Mater-Bi, is biodegradable in marine environment.
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The Marine Biodegradability Of Mater-bi
On July 2nd, the press conference “The marine biodegradability of Mater-Bi – A mitigation factor, not a permit for irresponsible behaviour” will be held in Rome at the Ara Pacis Auditorium. Discover more and follow the live streaming.
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The Superpowers Of Marine Fungi
Though they aren’t as charismatic as a red and white fly agaric mushroom, marine fungi perform important and unique ecosystem functions. Scientists have found marine fungi in diverse environments from coral reefs to marine sediments at the bottom of the ocean.
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Teysha Technologies Develops Biodegradable Plastic Alternatives
Its AggiePol bio-plastic is derived from sustainable, natural feedstocks such as starches and agricultural waste
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