Grapevine Canes Converted into Stronger, Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
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Summary
South Dakota State University researchers have developed a method to convert grapevine canes into a biodegradable plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and decomposes quickly in the environment. This innovation addresses the plastic waste crisis where only 9% of plastic is recycled and most packaging comes from non-renewable sources that take hundreds of years to decompose.
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The need for biodegradable packaging material has never been higher
Currently, most packaging is "single use" and is made with plastic materials, derived from nonrenewable sources like crude oil that take hundreds of years to decompose
Only 9% of plastic is recycled
This has resulted in the formation of floating piles of plastic waste in oceans and landfills
A new study from South Dakota State University reveals how grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and will decompose in the environment in a relatively short amount of time.
