In a transformative leap for sustainable materials, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have recently unveiled a bio-based polymer blend that boasts an impressive capability: it’s compostable both in industrial settings and the cozy confines of your backyard. The groundbreaking study, helmed by Professor Rafael Auras, a luminary in Packaging Sustainability, appeared in the ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering journal. With a palpable surge in global concerns about plastic waste, the MSU breakthrough offers a timely, hopeful vision for the future. Professor Auras remarked, “The alarming rates at which plastic waste accumulates necessitate innovative solutions. By creating biodegradable and compostable products, … Continue reading Ditch Your Guilt! MSU’s New Plastic Melts in Your Backyard!