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The global biodegradable cups market revenue was around US$ 458.5 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 1.5 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% during the ...

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A team of students at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London has developed a method that turns lobster shells into biodegradable "plastic." Operating under the name The Shellworks ...

While some biodegradable plastics can still leave behind harmful microplastics, this material breaks down into nitrogen and phosphorus, which are useful nutrients for plants and microbes.