Amid ongoing concern about plastic waste accumulating in municipal landfills, and reliance on imported oil to make plastics, scientists are reporting development of a new ultra-light biodegradable ...

Researchers have shown how biodegradable plastic can be turned into a foam that can be used as insulation in walls or in flotation devices. A team at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand put ...

(TNS) - Water, time and overall good health are necessities when it comes to fighting fires, which is why Lubbock, Texas Fire Rescue constantly searches for and trains with materials that can benefit ...

It’s always a bummer when you take something like a computer or TV out of its box, and realize that all that Styrofoam is just going to end up in the landfill. Although it can be recycled, due to ...

In Colorado, we know all too well the devastating impacts of wildfires. The loss of community, loss of loved ones, loss of homes, and more brought on by fires is a traumatic experience far too many ...

NEWARK, Del, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The foam market is poised for significant growth, with its size expected to increase from US$ 109.6 billion in 2024 to US$ 179 billion by 2034. Over the ...

FFF Enterprises, Inc. completed its full transition to biodegradable foam coolers last summer. “We believe in Helping Healthcare Care®, so any way we can promote extra care — whether it’s the ...

A firefighter sprays a mixture of water and foam during a demonstration of a soy-based firefighting foam on Sept. 10, 2024, in West Fargo, North Dakota. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) In the search ...

Local manufacturers of the Sweet line of synthetic packaging products, Wisynco Limited, is today expected to announce a major shift in its operations — a move away from polystyrene-only food ...

Amid ongoing concern about plastic waste accumulating in municipal landfills, and reliance on imported oil to make plastics, scientists are reporting development of a new ultra-light biodegradable ...