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

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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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