100% Biodegradable Packaging

100% Biodegradable Packaging

May 14, 2013

Scientists working for an EU project are developing packaging that is 100% biodegradable. “One area of interest is the production of biodegradable materials based on natural chitin-nanofibrils derived by waste from the fish industry.” To read more, click HERE.

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