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Breakthroughs in Sustainable Materials

2025-04-22

Plant-Based Solutions:

UK’s Notpla launched edible seaweed-based sauce sachets and cups (piloted with Deliveroo).
McDonald’s tested mycelium (mushroom root) burger boxes in Europe.

Agri-Waste Upcycling:
Singapore’s Sustenir developed waterproof containers from pineapple leaves/sugarcane bagasse.
Indonesia’s Evoware makes dissolvable coffee packets from seaweed.

Advanced Molded Pulp:

Heat-resistant (100°C) pulp-based food trays address grease leakage issues.

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