Materials scientists have created develop biodegradable flip flops made from algae to help reduce the amount of harmful plastic waste entering our oceans. The experts created polyurethane foams, made from algae oil, to meet commercial specifications for flip-flops and other footwear that is usually made from flexible plastic. Cheap and affordable flip flops, the world’s … Read more
Researchers develop a new kind of plastic from cassava starch and wood pulp that is twice as strong and can be broken down in ocean water in as little as 30 days Scientists from Osaka University have developed a new biodegradable plastic They claim it’s twice as strong as conventional plastic made from polyethylene Made from … Read more
New bendable screens made from FISH SCALES are fully biodegradable in just 24 days and could help minimize the environmental impact of electric devices Scientists in China created a new kind of electric screen made from fish scales The small, bendable screens are made from gelatins extracted from the scales The screens will dissolve in … Read more
Scientists create internet connected biodegradable PAPER, which can be used to collect data about moisture levels in soil without any toxic e-waste A team of scientists have created an thin sheet of paper they call nanopaper The nanopaper is one millimeter thick and can transmit data to the internet It also has a moisture sensor … Read more