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Northwest scientists have created a plant-based material that could help replace single-use plastics

Aired 10/16/2024

All Science. No Fiction.

Sugar Forks | All Science. No Fiction.

Season 3 Episode 1 | 7m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Northwest scientists have created a plant-based material that could help replace single-use plastics

Single-use plastics are an environmental nightmare, but researchers at Boise State University have developed a new material they think could help solve the problem. It’s made of sugar, with other plant-based materials added for strength. The result is a substance that is biodegradable, easily recyclable, and can be sourced almost entirely in the Pacific Northwest.

Aired 10/16/2024

All Science. No Fiction. is a local public television program presented by OPB

All Science. No Fiction.

Sugar Forks | All Science. No Fiction.

Season 3 Episode 1 | 7m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Single-use plastics are an environmental nightmare, but researchers at Boise State University have developed a new material they think could help solve the problem. It’s made of sugar, with other plant-based materials added for strength. The result is a substance that is biodegradable, easily recyclable, and can be sourced almost entirely in the Pacific Northwest.

Aired 10/16/2024

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