Technological watch

Recyclable and biodegradable and/or industrially compostable plastic formulations that include a recyclable and biodegradable thermoplastic polymer, a recyclable and biodegradable filler, and halloysite are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture produced using the recyclable and biodegradable and/or compostable plastic formulations. In particular, super chewer toys, e.g. dog bones, made of a recyclable and biodegradable and/or industrially compostable plastic formulation are described.