Weaving Food in Antimicrobial Threads Could Replace Plastic Wrap and Cut Waste

Takeaways:

• Researchers from Harvard University may have found a way to tackle food waste sustainably.
• They have created an antimicrobial thread which coats the surface of fruits and vegetables and reduces spoilage by 50%.
• It is 100% biodegradable, and can be washed off with water and degrades in 3 days compared to plastic which can take centuries.

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