For Japan, the second-largest consumer of plastics per capita in the world, and the third-largest manufacturer of cars, the bioplastic vehicle represented a significant clue towards the future ...

By Alden Wicker Almost 25 years after their hopeful debut, bioplastics contribute only about 1% of the global plastics market share, mainly for food packaging. But that may soon change.

Bioplastics, synthesized from plant sugars or engineered from microorganisms, boast many benefits over traditional plastics, including a smaller carbon footprint, enhanced biodegradability ...

Bioplastics are broadly defined as materials derived from renewable resources rather than fossil fuels. Yet, this umbrella term encompasses diverse products with distinct characteristics and ...

Researchers have developed a highly heat-resistant bioplastic material that can be used for making car parts and construction materials, a discovery that could open the doors wider to adopting ...