The investigation was instigated by a petition filed by a coalition of Vietnamese wood composite manufacturers.

The global wood plastic composite (WPC) floorings industry size is to be worth USD 2.23 billion in 2023. The market is to ...

Malaysia aims to become a leading producer of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials, which are increasingly recognised globally as durable and eco-friendly building products. Malaysian Timber ...

There are a hundred different low-maintenance decking products on the market, but the two most popular are composite and ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.

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