Unfortunately, new research from the University of Plymouth found that after three years in the dirt or water, so-called “biodegradable” bags were still in relatively good shape. Many were still ...

Plastic bags that claim to decompose might not actually be degrading in the way you might expect. A recent study has shown that some "biodegradable" plastic bags are surviving up to three years. The ...

Three years after being in sea water, this bag could still hold some groceries. Photo: Lloyd Russell (University of Plymouth) I’m a cat owner, so cleaning up poop is a near daily occurrence. I buy ...

Hyderabad: Many bags claiming to be environment friendly, carrying prints such as ‘I am not a plastic bag’ or ‘100% compostable’, are in the market, leaving consumers unclear on the difference between ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link You might want to think twice about buying "biodegradable" plastic bags if you're environmentally-minded. A new study from the University of ...

Leah Oyake-Ombis in the Managing Director of the Africa Livelihood Innovations for Sustainable Environment Consulting Group There’s been a great deal of contention and debate in Kenya over what should ...

Frito-Lay made a marketing blunder last year when it unveiled biodegradable SunChips bags that were louder than a screeching subway when rustled. The move triggered widespread irritation/heckling ...