We’ve seen underwear made from seaweed and carbon-cutting denim dye, but what about a piece of clothing that will break down ...

Researchers have employed an unlikely organism—fungi—to make a new type of biodegradable battery. The new 3D-printed fungal battery produces enough electricity for small sensors and it can ...

And some plastics made of fossil fuels will biodegrade, while some plant-based “bioplastics” won’t. Biodegradable plastics have been around since the late 1980s. They initially were marketed ...

Stroll through the aisles of any Japanese conbini, or convenience store, and you’ll be struck by the staggering array of foods packed in plastics. It’s clear that treats, such as crisps and ...