Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days

ScienceDaily
Aug 13, 2025, 12:51 am106 pts
Amid growing concerns over plastic waste and microplastics, researchers are turning agricultural leftovers into biodegradable packaging. Using cellulose extracted from unlikely sources, including grapevine canes, they have created strong, transparent films that break down in just 17 days without leaving harmful…

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