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    Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 5

    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.
    New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 30, 2021

    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.
    Using microbes to make carbon-neutral fuel
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 4, 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.
    Turning plastic grocery bags into sustainable fuel
    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
    Three ways to reduce the carbon footprint of food purchased by US households
    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.

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