The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for ...

The Japan bagasse tableware products market is poised for remarkable expansion, projected to grow from USD 51.6 million in 2025 to approximately USD 102.5 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 7.1%.

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

In Bangladesh, disposable tableware, including plates made of areca palm leaves, is gaining popularity as a good alternative to single-use plastic during social gatherings and festival celebrations, ...

Photograph of the biodegradable arm sleeve npj Flexible Electronics (2025) This is important because: Electronic waste is a global crisis, with over 50 million metric tons generated annually, much of ...

It seems the world is being smothered by microplastic. Our oceans are full of it. Here in Mexico the ubiquitous leaf blower raises huge clouds of it for us to breathe. And a little bit of it gets ...

Because dining has always been about more than just food. By The New York Times This article is part of our Design special section about how food inspires designers to make and do surprising things.