“Nature Already Solved This” as Scientists Use Plant-Based Design to Reinvent Plastic and Fuel Fierce Clash Over Eco Hype Versus Real-World Impact
31 Juli 2025IN A NUTSHELL 🌱 LEAFF is a new biodegradable plastic developed by researchers at Washington University, mimicking the strength and structure of a leaf. 🔄 The material aims to integrate into a circular economy by using agricultural waste as feedstock, potentially creating jobs and new markets. 📦 LEAFF surpasses conventional plastics in tensile strength and […]
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