Mango Materials, a California-based company that creates biodegradable polymers for use in plastic products, has been scaling up and commercializing a biomanufacturing technology that utilizes methane ...

The polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market is anticipated to surge from USD 123.8 million in 2025 to USD 265.2 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 16.5%. This growth is driven by stringent global policies ...

It’s hard to imagine a time before traditional plastics became commonplace for many single-use food packaging and food-contact applications. It’s even harder to imagine a time without them using ...

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For the first time, there is a realistic path forward for the widespread production and use of bio-based and biodegradable packaging and products, a revolution that would reduce plastic waste, help ...

Future Market Insights (FMI) states that the biodegradable packaging market is forecast to reach USD 13.4 billion in 2026 and is projected to expand ...

The world has a big plastic problem that it's yet to fix. We're trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that's seemingly impossible in modern society. The material is too important for our daily ...

The European project PROMICON issues five policy recommendations to support a new method for the production of sustainable bioplastics from microorganisms Petrol-based plastics are present in many ...

Bacardi rum bottles, Skittles sweet wrappers, designer water bottles—a bevy of companies are developing biodegradable plastic packaging they say is better for the environment than traditional plastics ...

The biodegradable mulch film market offers growth opportunities driven by rising environmental awareness, legislation on plastic usage, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key segments include raw ...

Seth Goldstein, CFA, is an Equity Strategist, AM Resources, for Morningstar Research Services. He covers agriculture, chemicals, lithium, ingredients, and electric vehicle companies on the resources ...