Category: Universities, Institutes & Labs
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College student invents revolutionary solution to major crisis after discovering unusual material: ‘I … started noticing they’re actually fairly strong’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/college-student-invents-revolutionary-solution-235500990.html
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Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic”
Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic”
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China converts seawater into plastic
Chinese did it again. Europe spent billions in researching how to convert food crops into plastic. Chinese converted seawater into…
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Researchers Develop Biobased Film That Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-develop-biobased-film-that-could-replace-traditional-plastic-packaging
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MIT Senior Transforms Fishing Waste Into Bioplastic
https://www.miragenews.com/mit-senior-transforms-fishing-waste-into-1569351
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Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
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Young students invent incredible plastic alternative made from unexpected material: ‘Very durable and stretchy’
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Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics faster (National Taiwan University)
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-soil-fungus-calcium-team-bioplastics.html
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Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing filament
https://www.voxelmatters.com/researchers-turn-spoiled-milk-into-3d-printing-filament
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To solve marine plastic pollution, experts say production and consumption patterns must change fundamentally
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-marine-plastic-pollution-experts-production.html
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Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/october/electrochemical-transform-biodiesel-solketal
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Carbon Offsets are a fraud says Oxford University and The Guardian
https://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-offsets-have-failed-25-years-and-most-should-be-phased-out-research-0 https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-environ-112823-064813 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/06/carbon-offsets-fail-cut-global-heating-intractable-systemic-problems-study
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Future by Design: Tomorrow’s Designers at DDW
https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/10-10-2025-future-by-design-tomorrows-designers-at-ddw
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Monash scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/monash-scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging (Monash University)
https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Indian American Purdue scientist-led researchers develop reusable bioplastics
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UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic
https://www.uwplatt.edu/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic
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Strengthening soy for better bioplastics
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Turning a problem into a resource: Scientists transform biomass tar into high-value carbon materials
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099858 https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64922
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Plasma: The fourth state of matter drives sustainable carbon upcycling
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials
https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2025/09/scientists-transform-plastic-waste-into-efficient-co2-capture-materials
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Bioplastics dissolve and release chemicals
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: ‘Very strong’
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Griffith University report for green development of Asia
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Compostable Menstrual pads is a no go
I think she means biodegradable menstrual pads because sending used menstrual pads to the compost would cause a sanitary crisis.
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Kobe University Engineers Bacteria to Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21506
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Oxford innovators take on ‘forever chemicals’
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials (University of Copenhagen)
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-scientists-plastic-efficient-capture-materials.html
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AI to spark new recyclable plastics design
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“Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels”: Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures
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Novel material in new bioplastic (Flinders University)
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Scientists made plastic that eats carbon
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905180736.htm
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Scientists Develop New Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/international/climate-change/new-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-r2a4557?photo=1
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Chilean Researchers Modelled a Bacterium to Produce Bioplastics
https://www.uc.cl/en/news/chilean-researchers-modelled-a-bacterium-to-produce-bioplastics
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WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions
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Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1096157
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Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing
https://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/article_b1728146-e9f1-4ba1-b9cf-e5c3caf10222.html
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Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-out
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biofoam-seafood-packaging-australia-eps-ban.html
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UW-Madison researchers map out a promising future for solvent-based plastics recycling
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BIH’s biodegradable seafood packaging to impact WA’s seafood industry
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/bih-biodegradable-seafood-packaging-wa/?cf-view&cf-closed https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/biofoam-boxes-greening-wa-s-lucrative-seafood-industry
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Plastic from plants
https://www.iom3.org/resource/plastic-from-plants.html
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NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/nrel-publishes-carbon-fiber-composite-deconstruction-method
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Clemson’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab Awards $2.5 million to drive export-ready packaging innovations
https://news.clemson.edu/clemsons-sustainable-packaging-innovation-lab-awards-2-5-million-to-drive-export-ready-packaging-innovations/
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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastics
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University at Buffalo Details Solvent Recycling for Sustainable Plastics Management
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Murdoch University research on Bioplastics
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250719/1412aceca98946e9961c9eb9edbdd145/c.html
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Leaf-Inspired Design Brings Bioplastics to the Big Leagues
https://www.newswise.com/articles/leaf-inspired-design-brings-bioplastics-to-the-big-leagues
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German researchers described new selective biocatalyst to produce epoxides from styrene
https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2025-07-08-biotechnology-producing-desired-epoxides-pollutants
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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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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-lahb-bioplastic-mass-months.html
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Unveiling the role of plastics in driving antimicrobial resistance
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425016164
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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
Read https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
Read https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1090737
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Harvard Scientists Grow Algae in Mars-Like Conditions, Paving Way for Space Habitats
Read https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-grow-algae-in-mars-like-conditions-paving-way-for-space-habitats
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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic
Read https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/july/07082025-rahman-bacterial-cellulose-plastic.php
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Extraterrestrial Habitats: Bioplastics for Life Beyond Earth (FREE)
Read Extraterrestrial Habitats: Bioplastics for Life Beyond Earth
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Young entrepreneur develops innovative material intended to entirely replace plastic: ‘A really unique product’ (FREE)
Read Young entrepreneur develops innovative material intended to entirely replace plastic: ‘A really unique product’
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Greenwashy Emirates Biotech to partner with UAE University
Top notch greenwashers are working for Emirates Biotech. So sit down and enjoy the trip to ‘greenwash’ land.
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Programmable plastic (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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Nanoplastics in Soil: How Soil Type and pH Influence Mobility (FREE)
Read Nanoplastics in Soil: How Soil Type and pH Influence Mobility
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Wageningen University & Research proves circular plastics in horticulture works (FREE)
Read Wageningen University & Research proves circular plastics in horticulture works
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Teen Innovators Win Top Prize for Plastic Alternative in Hang Seng x HKFYG’s Seek Our Ways Social Ideation Programme (FREE)
Read Teen Innovators Win Top Prize for Plastic Alternative in Hang Seng x HKFYG’s Seek Our Ways Social Ideation Programme
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Meet the team on a mission to end plastic waste, Murdoch University (FREE)
Read Meet the team on a mission to end plastic waste
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McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials (FREE)
Read McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials
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Assistant professor in chemical engineering part of first Alabama Biomanufacturing Program cohort (FREE)
Read Assistant professor in chemical engineering part of first Alabama Biomanufacturing Program cohort
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Biodegradable plastic could improve sustainability of food packaging
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Peroxide binds incompatible polymers for recycling
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University of Queensland develops biodegradable plastic container made of PHAs and wood fibers
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Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel
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Bucknell University research on Bioplastics
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New methodology to transform CO2 emissions into feedstock for chemical industry
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Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design
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How Berkeley Lab is Leading the Biology-Based Industrial Revolution
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How college campuses in Rochester are fighting food waste with composting
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UW researchers develop new 3D printing materials
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Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Mimic Plants
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Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions
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BBAU Gets Patent Bioplastic
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University of Arkansas research on bioplastics
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Guelph researcher looking to create bioplastics from canola meal and pulse flour
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KAIST Develops Eco-Friendly, Nylon-Like Plastic Using Microorganisms
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USC Researchers Develop Plastic Substitute from Mineral Found in Seashells
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IIT Indore Develops Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Using Indigenous Microorganisms
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TUSDM alum founds Bioplastics startup in effort to make dentistry more sustainable
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VTT and LUT University Turn CO₂ and Green Hydrogen Into Renewable Plastics in Groundbreaking Study
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From Lab to Pilot Line: Extrusion Strategies for Bio-Polymer Blend Scale-Up (FREE)
The UpPE-T project is a Research and Innovation action approved within the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and funded under agreement…
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Scientists Just Engineered Bacteria That Make Biodegradable Plastic
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Unlocking the potential of lignin
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Metabolic Processes, Informatics, and Engineering of Microbial and Plant Systems
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Iowa State University research on greener chemicals
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Degradable bioplastics offer a smart solution to nitrogen pollution
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Engineered E. coli could be used to produce biodegradable plastics
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Electrochemical X-Ray Scattering Unlocks Secrets of Redox Enzymes
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Guelph researcher looking to create bioplastics from canola meal and pulse flour
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Stellenbosch University spin-out company one step closer to winning $1 million for bioplastic innovation
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Researchers develop recyclable plastic that fully dissolves in the sea
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Recycling products from the inside out (Sandia)
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Students present unearthed facts about biodegradable plastic straws at Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
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Boosted soil bacterium shows promise for sustainable bioplastic production
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UW researchers usher in new era, turning dairy waste into bioplastics
