Innovating Sustainability: The Dawn of Biodegradable “Living Plastic”

In a pioneering move toward sustainability, researchers at the University of California San Diego have introduced a new kind of biodegradable plastic. This innovative material, a type of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), is enhanced with bacterial spores from Bacillus subtilis, enabling it to decompose under composting conditions. Unlike traditional plastics that persist in the environment, this […]