April 6, 2021

Biodegradable plastic made from fisheries waste

A sample of the bioplastic, which reportedly does not have a

Like most other commonly used types of plastic, polyurethane is typically made from non-renewable crude oil, and it takes centuries to break down when discarded. Now, however, scientists have created a biodegradable polyurethane-like polymer using fish waste.

Category: Environment, Science

Tags: American Chemical Society, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Fish, Waste, Recycling, Plastics, Biodegradable