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 ...

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 ...