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Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging

Inhabitat - Innovation

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. Chan School of Public Health, U.S. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other natural compounds. developed the material.

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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? New study

Envirotec Magazine

Plymouth Marine Laboratory writes Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks. million metric tons in 2023 to almost 5.3

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Benefits of Providing Biodegradable Cups

The Environmental Blog

However, Styrofoam has continued to show that it comes with different health and environmental hazards. A better option today is to provide customers with biodegradable cups , which offer a variety of benefits compared to other options. Biodegradable Products Limit Waste Accumulation. Safe to Use. Affordable for Businesses.

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GBB Member, Chlorophyll Water, Launches Landfill Biodegradable Bottles

Green Business Bureau

According to the press release , “Chlorophyll Water has integrated a proprietary organic additive into the bottle mold of their 100% recyclable, BPA-free and non-toxic 20 fluid ounce bottle that accelerates the natural biodegradation of their bottle in biologically active landfills and anaerobic digesters.

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The PFAS and the furious: the new and deserved scrutiny on the 'forever chemicals'

GreenBiz

The water-repellent coating on many biodegradable products can cause harm in waste management and human health.

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Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging

AGreenLiving

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. Chan School of Public Health, U.S. Food safety and waste have become a major societal challenge of our times with immense public health and economic impact which compromises food security. developed the material.

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Project sets out to create compostable crop sensors

Envirotec Magazine

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. The team aim to make the patch completely biodegradable, and capable of nourishing the soil once it reaches the end of its period of usefulness.