Electron lithography enables sub-100-nanometer patterning of a fully water-based hydrogel resist.

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

Storing food in plastic containers and eating highly processed food are both associated with high concentrations of ...

This bag of tomatoes is made from the new plant-based plastic that uses FDA-approved ingredients. Watch as the bag completely dissolves in artificial seawater after just a few hours, without leaving ...

The business of paying respect to the dead can be an eco-unfriendly matter, whether opting for a wooden coffin that contributes to deforestation, or a cremation service that produces carbon emissions.

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

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The Medtronic Endurant stent graft system got FDA approval to remove a warning against use for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms from its label. A retrospective study confirms that women can get ...

India’s sandal brand Chupps Footwear has unveiled what it says is the country’s first biodegradable billboard, in Bandra, Mumbai. Unlike traditional billboards that linger long after the message fades ...

A new biodegradable solid lubricant improves seed planting efficiency while cutting talc and microplastic pollution. The cellulose-based material developed by researchers at North Carolina State ...

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 ...