{
  "id": 10182486,
  "title": "Slovak scientists create biodegradable bioplastics from algae to cut reliance on crude‑oil plastics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/slovak-scientists-create-biodegradable-bioplastics-from-algae-to-cut",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:07:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/27/slovak-scientists-create-biodegradable-bioplastics-from-algae-to-cut-reliance-on-crudeoil-plastics/236759"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BRATISLAVA, Sept 27 — Slovak biotechnologists have developed a novel bioplastic derived from algae and other biological materials, presenting a promising alternative to traditional plastics made from fossil fuels, according to Xinhua. The innovative material was created by Slovak company BioX Technologies, with the aim of addressing environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of conventional plastics, as reported by the News Agency of the Slovak Republic (TASR) yesterday. Ema Ondrejkova, a representative of BioX Technologies, highlighted the challenges posed by single-use plastics and their inability to be recycled indefinitely. She emphasized the company's pursuit of materials that possess similar characteristics to conventional plastics but are sourced from renewable resources and possess biodegradable properties. One of the standout features of the new bioplastic is its end-of-life treatment, as it is designed to biodegrade under suitable conditions, unlike traditional plastics that typically require collection, sorting, and processing for recycling. Moreover, certain formulations of the material can be made edible, as indicated by the researchers.",
  "summary": "BRATISLAVA, Sept 27 — Slovak biotechnologists have developed a new bioplastic made from algae and other biological...",
  "key_points": [
    "Slovak scientists develop biodegradable bioplastic from algae",
    "BioX Technologies aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuel plastics",
    "Material biodegrades end-of-life, some formulations edible"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}