This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks
www.sciencedaily.com
Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium caseinate with starch and natural nanoclay to form a thin, durable material designed to mimic everyday plastic. In soil tests, the film fully broke down in about 13 weeks, pointing to a realistic alternative for single-use food packaging.
  • GreenBeanMachine@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    13 days ago

    How sustainable is it to make plastic from milk? How much milk would be needed? Doesn’t sound like a good replacement at all to me.

    • morto@piefed.socialEnglish
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      13 days ago

      There’s so much people becoming vegans. We got to keep milk in high demand somehow! /s