#Packaging

Joseph Shavit

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

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

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

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

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.