Items regularly used in fashion, like hangers, buttons and plastic packaging wrap, are being replaced as the industry works to become more sustainable.
Plastic-free chewing gum made with natural, biodegradable ingredients. Vegan, eco-friendly, and free from synthetic additives—better for you and the planet!
We have been chewing plastic in the name of chewing gum. Regular gums are made of plastic. Not just the packaging, but even the base is plastic, loaded with artificial colours, flavours & sweeteners. Gud Gum is India's first plastic-free chewing gum- free from all artificial colours, flavours & swee... Read more
Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment. Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind safe compounds.
New food-safe bio-based bags for Amazon Fresh are made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, and protect products against rain and spillages.
As consumers become increasingly conscious of health and environmental sustainability, governments worldwide are tightening regulations on single-use, non-degradable plastics. These policies…
A new battery made from crab shells and zinc promises to be fully biodegradable and recyclable. The safe, eco-friendly battery can be recharged at least 1,000 times, making it suitable for storing wind and solar energy for the power grid.Lithium-ion is today the most widely used battery technology f... Read more
Biodegradable fishing gear is long overdue; plastic fishing gear is regularly abandoned in seas and oceans, where it can continue polluting the waters and harming marine life for centuries.
New report from WWF says abandoned fishing gear an “immortal menace” which must be central in t
So-called “ghost gear”, fishing equipment which is lost in the sea, can continue killing marine life for decades or even centuries after it first enters the ocean, making it the most deadly form of ma
A research team headed by Prof. Karl Leo at TUD Dresden University of Technology have developed an innovative, nature-inspired solution that could revolutionize the electronics industry: "Leaftronics." This innovative approach leverages the natural structure of leaves to create biodegradable electro... Read more
A study introduces biodegradable, flexible nanocomposites made from starch and MXene, showcasing their potential for various electronic and sensing applications. These materials degrade within a month in soil.
Engineering science and mechanics researchers at Penn State developed the ability to control the dissolve rate of biodegradable electronics by experimenting with dissolvable elements, like inorganic fillers and polymers, that encapsulate the device. The work has implications for advancing drug deliv... Read more
The United Nations (UN) defines e-waste as any discarded product with a battery or plug, and features toxic and hazardous substances such as mercury, that can pose severe risk to human and environmental health.
Growing Paper produces 100% hand-made, recycled, plantable and biodegradable paper products that grow into beautiful living herbs, vegetables or flowers when planted. It’s a labour of love that employs 35 people in the poor Swartland community.
If you’re trying to live a more eco-friendly life, there are plenty of things you can do. But did you know shoes are one of the most harmful items in your closet? That’s why we talked to experts to find the most sustainable — and comfortable — shoes out there.
Balena, the material science company aimed at making advanced biodegradable polymer materials for a more sustainable fashion industry, today announced an exciting partnership with acclaimed designer Kitty Shukman to create a unique 3D-printed concept slide with a natural kick: ROOTS.
Since most shoes contain non-degrading, toxic chemicals and materials, making biodegradable shoes is a step in the right direction for the environment.
Are Biodegradable Shoes the Future of Footwear? - EcoWatch
At Reebok’s Innovation Lab in Boston, engineers are working to create the sustainable footwear. The shoes will be made 100% from plants with zero plastic, and, hopefully, be fully biodegradable so you can bury them in your backyard. Currently, many shoes are made of leather and petroleum-based ma... Read more
Bioplastics are more expensive than traditional, single-use plastics. The only hope is for a cheaper bioplastic material or a strict global ban on all oil-based plastics.
Why Bioplastics Will Not Solve the World’s Plastics Problem
Bioplastics are being touted by industry marketers as the solution to plastics pollution. But the idea that bottles and packaging made of plant-based material can simply be discarded and then break down and disappear is false – recycling and reuse are the only strategies that can work.
Seaweed, a common name for thousands of marine plants and algae found in different water bodies, not only provides food and shelter for marine animals, but it can also help solve the plastic pollution problem. Materials researchers from Flinders University in Australia and German biomaterials develo... Read more
Hong Kong-based start-up company Hydroplast is fighting the chronic plastic pollution problem plaguing the oceans around the world through its new water-soluble technology. Plastic pollution is especially prevalent in Hong Kong where excessive packaging is commonly used in supermarkets and stores an... Read more
The Spanish University of Alicante’s Waste, Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology (REMAN) research group has developed a process to obtain a water-soluble plastic material based on potato st…
TIOFLOSS is a new environmentally friendly and sustainable tooth floss and plant-based vegan dispenser which has launched via Kickstarter this month to
Some people think biodegradable glitter is just as bad as the plastic one. Maybe they are right, and we should consider banning glitter, or they are just spoilsports who don’t love fun.
While it is true that glitter is harmful, the problem lies with the plastic ingredients used to make it, which is why we should switch to eco-friendly biodegradable glitter.
Plant fabrics have been in existence for a long time. It’s just that the cultivation and processing techniques are unsustainable and very damaging to the environment.
Plants have been used to create fabrics for thousands of years. These plant-based sustainable fabrics can be one of the best choices for your wardrobe as they
The Coca-Cola Company unveiled today a new plastic bottle made partially from plants. The “PlantBottle™” is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on a
indestructible was once a great thing – now its a curse – “When Ralph Wiley discovered polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) while working in the physicals lab at Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, he nicknamed it eonite after a fictional, indestructible material in the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.”
This is a fantastic idea for reducing plastic use in the fashion industry.
Coconut shell buttons are one of the several sustainable practices being employed by the Saudi fashion industry.
This company makes custom-branded buttons from various natural shell materials.
https://acctrims.com/shell-buttons/
They are readily available on most online stores.
I found a site that sells them.
You can also get some here!
https://www.peacewiththewild.co.uk/product-category/food-drink/chewing-gum/
I found an indian company that invented one!
https://www.gudgum.in/?srsltid=AfmBOopkwndKvEHOG4x31vVxoWBGQWiSibYnHlfXwCERYd1QM4TkWPRA
It has been done!
Scientists have also created a new type of eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in the ocean water.
Forget biodegradable bags. There is now plastic-free packaging that completely dissolves in water.
Take a look at this! Even top brands like Amazon are investing in biodegradable bags.
Biodegradable and compostable bags have become increasingly popular as more and more consumers become eco-conscious.
Sand can also be used to make green batteries that don’t harm the environment.
There’s another one in France made from paper.
Already done! These scientists have developed a biodegradable battery from crab shells.
https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2022/09/battery-made-with-crab-shells-is-biodegradable-and-recyclable/
We need this yesterday! This could finally make electric vehicles fully sustainable.
Check out this organization that makes biodegradable fishing ropes and nets using biomaterials.
https://www.catchgreen.net/
Why not make fishing gear from biodegradable plastics, thus reducing the environmental impact of fishing?
Biodegradable fishing gear is long overdue; plastic fishing gear is regularly abandoned in seas and oceans, where it can continue polluting the waters and harming marine life for centuries.
Check out this one-of-a-kind 3D-printed biodegradable battery!
https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/39837-3d-printed-biodegradable-battery
Scientists are currently researching how to use paper to make biodegradable electronics.
These scientists have also developed eco-friendly electronics from leaves!
https://techxplore.com/news/2024-11-nature-leaftronics-pave-biodegradable-electronics.html
Check out these researchers who are developing biodegradable electronics from starch nanocomposites.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/starch-nanocomposite-films-pave-the-way-for-greener-biodegradable-electronics-392791
Biodegradable electronics can be used for implantable medical devices, allowing them to safely degrade in the body after use.
Biodegradable electronics can be an excellent way to tackle the environmental threat posed by the ever-growing e-waste crisis.
Biodegradable coolers are perfect for outdoor adventures in the summer.
You can actually buy them from Amazon.
This company has already invented a biodegradable cooler!
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005132/en/DS-Smith-Partners-With-Brrr-Box-to-Deliver-First-Commercial-Sustainable-Cooler-Alternative-to-Styrofoam
Plantable paper products can be excellent advertising items for an eco-conscious business.
Check out these plantable cutlery products that can grow into new plants.
https://www.intelligentliving.co/plant-biodegradable-plates-cutlery/
You can also make your own seed paper products at home; it’s a very simple process.
I found these plantable seed paper cards on Amazon!
Check out these plantable papers from Cape Town that turn into flowers and herbs!
https://www.capetownmagazine.com/special-stationery
Plantable paper is a huge craze that is popular with environment enthusiasts.
This is a great idea, but sadly, we are still a few years away from realizing a truly environmentally friendly glitter.
Glitter, even eco-friendly brands, can still cause harm to the environment, especially aquatic life.
You can buy it on Amazon!
You can expect to see more eco-friendly glitter now, especially as more countries crack down on microplastics.
Environmentally-friendly glitter is a great option for people who are eco-conscious.
Biodegradable shoes might not yet be mainstream, but you can find many eco-friendly alternatives.
How about these 3D-printed biodegradable shoes?
https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=61636
This is unbelievable: you can now wear compostable vegan shoes!
https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/fashion/biodegradable-vegan-shoes-blueview/
Biodegradable plastic is the ultimate sustainable material for making green shoes!
This is an amazing concept. You can now throw away your old shoes without fear of polluting the environment.
Since most shoes contain non-degrading, toxic chemicals and materials, making biodegradable shoes is a step in the right direction for the environment.
Bioplastics are more expensive than traditional, single-use plastics. The only hope is for a cheaper bioplastic material or a strict global ban on all oil-based plastics.
Why are seaweed bioplastics not yet mainstream?
Check out these scientists that are turning food waste into eco-friendly bioplastics that can replace oil-based plastics.
https://showme.missouri.edu/2023/engineering-researcher-helps-turn-food-wastes-into-plastic/
How about an edible plastic wrap?
It’s already been done! Hong Kong scientists have developed a water-soluble plastic film.
https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/hong-kong-startup-develops-ingenious-water-soluble-film-to-fight-plastic-waste/
Why aren’t brands using these sustainable packing wraps?
https://www.chemistryworld.com/future-of-plastics/now-you-see-it–wrapping-that-dissolves-in-water/4011830.article
Dissolving packing wrap
(4 upvotes)Dissolvable Food Packaging
(2 upvotes)This potato starch plastic wrap might not dissolve, but it is 100% compostable and biodegradable.
https://www.potatonewstoday.com/2023/03/13/researchers-pioneer-new-eco-friendly-plastic-alternative-made-from-potato-starch/
Dissolving packing wraps can reduce a lot of plastic waste that is generated by the packaging industry.
Here are a few more options for biodegradable dental floss.
https://www.treehugger.com/best-biodegradable-dental-floss-5111947
Like this from Amazon?
Plant-based dental floss is a fantastic idea for eco-friendly oral care.
Naturally biodegradable should be the international standard for every packaging material.
Watching this water bottle disintegrate is both fun and satisfying!
Check out this article about a #biodegradablebottle that falls apart when it enters a water body!
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/water-bottle-dissolves-in-water/
Some people think biodegradable glitter is just as bad as the plastic one. Maybe they are right, and we should consider banning glitter, or they are just spoilsports who don’t love fun.
Check out this plant-based bio glitter – what a way to have fun and not harm the environment!
While it is true that glitter is harmful, the problem lies with the plastic ingredients used to make it, which is why we should switch to eco-friendly biodegradable glitter.
Glitter is made of microplastics, which find their way into the environment and the oceans, where the damage caused is pretty extensive.
https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/glitter-could-be-bad-environment-1498570
The fashion industry should also consider other sustainable practices, say like, using biodegradable plant dyes.
This idea for making leather out of plants is revolutionary and just what the fashion industry needs.
Plant fabrics have been in existence for a long time. It’s just that the cultivation and processing techniques are unsustainable and very damaging to the environment.
There are so many ideas for biodegradable plant fabrics!
https://thetechfashionista.com/plant-based-sustainable-fabrics
A lot of clothes end up in landfills in third world countries. Biodegradable textiles are thus a good solution for this problem.
These are going to be big one day.
This vid already…
Great idea, and use that Marina Tex stuff or any biodegradable plastic that melts back down into nature when used.
Biodegradable baby shoes
(5 upvotes)Waterproof ‘plastic’ books
(5 upvotes)Pallet wrap that is biodegradable
(1 upvotes)Reusable bags made from vegetable starch
(3 upvotes)Supermarket bucket shopping to reduce packaging
(2 upvotes)Temprature indicator plastic cups
(-1 upvotes)Greenpeace charity shops
(20 upvotes)Already a thing, not sure if you get them for babies though.
Plant plastics are more sustainable. Every company should follow Coca-Cola’s way
https://www.packagingdigest.com/smart-packaging/coca-cola-company-introducesbioplastic-bottle
Why are we not making plastics from the hemp tree?
You can make plant plastics from many materials, including waste byproducts such as sugarcane pulp.
Plant plastics might be eco-friendly, but there are doubts about whether they can completely solve the plastic crisis.
indestructible was once a great thing – now its a curse – “When Ralph Wiley discovered polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) while working in the physicals lab at Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, he nicknamed it eonite after a fictional, indestructible material in the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.”
Yet another application for the plastic made of fish skin that biodegrades.
Biodegradable baby shoes
(5 upvotes)Waterproof ‘plastic’ books
(5 upvotes)Pallet wrap that is biodegradable
(1 upvotes)Reusable bags made from vegetable starch
(3 upvotes)Supermarket bucket shopping to reduce packaging
(2 upvotes)Temprature indicator plastic cups
(-1 upvotes)Greenpeace charity shops
(20 upvotes)