Plasma technology could help plant-based packaging replace plastic

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What happened

A new study has found a sustainable and scalable way to improve the durability of plant-based packaging; it's a discovery that researchers say could help curb the environmental footprint of plastic.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:40:07 UTC.

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