Scientists have invented an advanced material that gets stronger when wet that they believe could replace single-use plastic ...

In A Nutshell Researchers created a biodegradable material from shrimp shells and trace nickel that grows nearly 50% stronger when submerged in water, a property never previously achieved artificially ...

It’s tempting to think of purchasing plastic cups labeled as compostable or using plastic cutlery made of biodegradable materials as a better choice for the environment—but there are a lot of ...

US paper products company, Sofi Products, has announced the release of what it claims is the first 100% biodegradable cup. Sofi Cold Cup is described as a "foldable, plastic-free and bioplastic-free ...

Starbucks is once again causing cup controversy, not with their annual Christmas cups, but rather the new compostable cups now being used for iced drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain has been ...

Eco-friendly paper straws that do not easily become soggy and are 100% biodegradable in the ocean and soil have been developed. The straws are easy to mass-produce and thus are expected to be ...

After years of looking for greener alternatives to its paper cup — which is lined with plastic — Starbucks is testing out something new. The company announced on Wednesday that it is testing out a ...

Environmentalists say straws are harmful, and the argument makes a lot of sense. But as an iconic beverage accessory, many people don’t know how to live without straws. Thanks to Phade, they don’t ...