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 Experiments Test New Bioplastic Solution
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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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ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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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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Korea’s New Plastic Eats Itself in the Ocean—Without Losing Its Strength
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New marine-biodegradable polymer decomposes by 92% in one year, rivals nylon in strength
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Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem
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Marine litter: What biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem
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New biodegradable material dissolves in ocean water
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Japanese scientists develop plastic that disappears in the ocean
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Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastic That Can Dissolve In Sea Water, In Hours
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Researchers develop recyclable plastic that fully dissolves in the sea
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Scientists in Hawaii are training ‘hungry’ marine fungi to eat ocean plastics
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Mighty marine fungi degrade plastic by eating it, and can be conditioned to do it faster
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Panasonic HD develops marine biodegradable cellulose fiber molding material
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RIKEN & University of Tokyo partner on marine degradable plastic
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Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind
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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…
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Japan develops plastic that disappears within hours in the sea and boosts soil health
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Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory investigates bioplastic impact on oceans
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Scientists develop ‘environmentally friendly’ plastic that dissolves in sea water
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CJ Biomaterials Completes Trials of New PHACT PHA Grade for use by Straw Manufacturers Seeking Marine Degradability Certification
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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…
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Foaming bioplastic breaks down in seawater four times faster than paper
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WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater
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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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Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
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Scientists develop ‘smart plastic’ that dissolves in the ocean (Daily Express)
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University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
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Flanders Marine Institute article on bioplastics
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Marine copepod culture as a potential source of bioplastic-degrading microbiome: The case of poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)
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Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them (Greenpeace)
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Exciting applications for marine degradable, bio- and CO2-based PISOX polymers
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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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Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small waterbody environment
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Plastic Degradation in the Ocean Contributes to Its Acidification
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hong Kong Water Soluble Bags
Hong Kong startup launches water-soluble ‘Invisible Bag’
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
