The idea of a “biodegradable” plastic suggests a material that would degrade to little or nothing over a period of time, posing less of a hazard to wildlife and the environment. This is the sort of ...

Biodegradable plastics are not always safer for rivers and oceans, according to a new study that tracked how different ...

Plastic bags that claim to decompose might not actually be degrading in the way you might expect. A recent study has shown that some "biodegradable" plastic bags are surviving up to three years. The ...

Laura DiMugno is a journalist who writes about energy, the environment, travel, and technology. She is the founder of Keep It Green, a blog devoted to conservation, sustainability, and culture.

Modern synthetic resins are made from fossil sources, are not biodegradable and can only be burned under strict precautions due to the release of toxic substances. Scientists have now discovered a ...

Once thrown out, biodegradable products — everything from trash bags and diaper liners to pens — are designed to break down relatively quickly and disappear into the natural environment. But these ...