Biopolymers, also called bioplastics, account for less than 1% of the 359 million tons of plastics manufactured worldwide every year, according to the European Bioplastics association, which ...

For Japan, the second-largest consumer of plastics per capita in the world, and the third-largest manufacturer of cars, the bioplastic vehicle represented a significant clue towards the future ...

Cellulose polymers are being produced by bacterial fermentation of organic matter, and used to create strong bioplastics. Researchers in Japan are now looking to improve polymer production levels ...

Researchers have developed a highly heat-resistant bioplastic material that can be used for making car parts and construction materials, a discovery that could open the doors wider to adopting ...

What is a bioplastic? - The generic term "bioplastic" can be confusing, as it can mean either biosourced or compostable: the definition varies by country. But in Europe, the term is clearly ...