Want to cut plastic packaging? Notpla's edible seaweed sachets are an option

Notpla's edible and compostable food sachets ©Notpla

From its edible whiskey “bubbles” to biodegradable Teflon-free container liners, Notpla seeks to replace single-use plastic and help food companies boost their green credentials

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As more plastic waste is being dumped into the ocean, the ubiquitous seaweed is also fast becoming an environmentally sustainable substitute for single-use plastic – coming full circle.Seaweed is not only a protein-rich ingredient; it’s also a compostable alternative to plastic. Hence it’s increasingly used to produce eco-friendly food packaging. In London, two young postgraduate students have given the algae a designer makeover, transforming the plant-based packaging membrane into edible sachets or pouches that can be filled with food and beverages like sauces, fruit and energy drinks. F...
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