Surfing through plastic pollution
79 percent of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic created since the 1950s still accumulates in our environment. Plastic pollution […]
Truly sustainable alternative to bioplastic achieves certification
Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies has been issued a Certificate of Biodegradability for its polymer platform, AggiePol, following successful OECD 310 testing.
The invasion of microplastics into the human body
In 2019, a study by the World Health Organisation estimated that the average adult would consume between 300 and 600
Polycarbonates from renewable hydrocarbons
It’s no secret that plant-based polycarbonate (PC) can be problematic. Not only does the plastic demonstrate complex technical properties, developing
Biopolymer specialist works with NIAB to tackle plastic pollution
Biopolymer innovator Teysha Technologies has joined NIAB to research, test and develop bioplastics for the agricultural industry in the UK. The
Masking plastic pollution – How single-use masks are impacting the environment
3.4 billion disposable face masks were discarded each day at the start of 2021, according to a study by Benson,
Masking plastic pollution
~ How single-use masks are impacting the environment ~ 3.4 billion disposable face masks were discarded each day at the
Raving in the rubbish
Fields littered with abandoned tents and plastic bags, bottles and containers. These are the images people often see on the
Fund biopolymer research, not fracking to end climate change
The report by the changemakers helps to highlight the dangers of global warming and calls for leading businesses to take