Scientists at the University of California San Diego are using bacterial spores to break down newly developed bioplastic. When the bacterial spores in these bioplastics are exposed to nutrients present in compost they break down the material at the end of its life cycle. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Adam Feist, a lead researcher at […]
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry's environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a soft yet durable commercial plastic used in footwear, floor mats, cushions and memory foam.
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