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Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"
Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh
Researchers developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


Using microbes to make carbon-neutral fuel
Producing biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panels and light.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021


Turning plastic grocery bags into sustainable fuel
More than 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually, which causes serious environmental issues because of plastic's life cycle
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021


Three ways to reduce the carbon footprint of food purchased by US households
While switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower one’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, it may not be realistic or healthful.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 4, 2021
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