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Next-Generation Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials and Applications
The food packaging industry is undergoing a transformation as bioplastics emerge as viable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. A comprehensive…
Transparent Cellulose-Glycerol Films: A New Option for Food Packaging
The search for sustainable food packaging has led researchers to an unlikely pairing: cellulose and glycerol. A 2024 study published…
From Soy Waste to Bioplastic Film: An Industrial Proof of Concept
Every year, the soy processing industry generates enormous volumes of whey, a protein-rich wastewater stream that is expensive to treat…
Blockchain Meets Biodegradable Packaging in Singapore
A Singapore-based startup has launched the world’s first blockchain biodegradable packaging system that provides immutable, real-time verification of every sustainability…
CJ Biomaterials Launches PHA Plant-Based Straws in US Stores
CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea’s CJ Group, has officially launched PHA plant-based straws in major US retail stores,…