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Scientists Turn Grapevine Waste Into Biodegradable Plastic Films

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In the quiet laboratories of South Dakota State University, a team of researchers is quietly revolutionizing the fight against plastic pollution by repurposing an unlikely agricultural byproduct: grapevine canes. These woody stems, typically discarded after harvest, are being transformed into transparent, high-strength films that could one day replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging. Led by food scientist Srinivas Janaswamy, the project dr…
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Can grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?

Learn more about Can grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem? at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.

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Biodegradable Plastic from Grapevine Waste Decomposes in 17 Days

In the quest for sustainable materials, researchers at South Dakota State University have uncovered a promising pathway by transforming grapevine waste into a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastics. According to a recent study detailed on the university’s website, grapevine canes— the woody stems pruned annually from vineyards—can be processed into a plastic-like film that’s not only stronger than conventional options but also decompo…

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