cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/31895167
A new biodegradable bamboo plastic could replace conventional plastics, offering a fully biodegradable alternative that is durable, recyclable, and easy to manufacture at scale.
Chinese researchers have developed a biodegradable bamboo plastic that not only rivals but surpasses traditional petroleum-based plastics in strength and thermal stability while decomposing naturally within 50 days. The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications in October 2025, could revolutionize manufacturing by offering a renewable, recyclable, and high-performance alternative for industries such as automotive and infrastructure.
Researchers confirmed complete decomposition after burying samples in soil for under two months.
That’s great compared to the compostable (in an industrial composter) ones out now. I wonder if there are specific conditions it needs for it or not.
Yeah I will believe this when I see this available for my 3D Printer. There really is a community need for actual biodegradable filament
It’ll never see wide adoption.
We’ll just put it up here on the shelf next to the other ten durable biodegradable bioplastics.
I recall them saying this about electric cars and solar panels 10-15 years ago.
I should clarify “in the US” since we’re governed by old businesses that can’t make money from anything but old technology.