Following amendments to the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act that introduce stricter norms, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has begun developing an online portal to monitor ...

Glass is an essential part of everyday life, from drinking glasses to mirrors and eyeglasses. However, the widespread use of non-biodegradable glass has led to environmental hazards. To tackle this ...

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published a best-practices guide—based on years of ISSF scientific research and fleet collaboration worldwide, including at skippers ...

Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to biodegradable polymer ...

Currently, surgical staples are composed of non–biodegradable titanium (Ti) that can cause allergic reactions and interfere with imaging. This paper proposes a novel biodegradable magnesium (Mg) alloy ...

Biodegradable plastics offer potential solutions for mitigating plastic waste pollution, given their superior biodegradability. However, although their properties and environmental performance have ...

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ...

China’s “toughest ever” drive to reduce single-use plastics has been underway for two years. In January 2020, the country announced bans or restrictions on the production or sale of products including ...