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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to ...

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As medical technology evolves, advanced packaging must meet rising demands for safety, sustainability, and efficiency in healthcare.

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The production processes for biodegradable materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), are still more expensive, which may limit the widespread adoption of these ...

Packaging materials derived from mycelium are on the rise, but what does the manufacturing process look like? We delve deeper ...

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, ...

As environmental consciousness rises and consumer trends shift globally, disposable cutlery has evolved from mere convenience to a focal point in sustainable production. Restaurants, cafés, food ...

Bhagya Jayantha, a doctoral student in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry, is working on a process for upcycling food waste into biodegradable food packaging material.

Penn State researchers create nanofibers from cellulose and milk protein, offering new possibilities for biodegradable and edible food packaging innovations.