03 Dec 2019 --- Two researchers from The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Australia, have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is both biodegradable and recyclable. Tapping into the “particularly wasteful” banana-growing business, Associate Professor Jayashree Arcot and Professor Martina Stenzel converted banana waste into a non-toxic material that can be shaped into bags, trays and other packaging types. The researchers believe that with the right industry partner, the material has the commercialization potential to supply the industry with sustainable packaging that reduces agricultural waste.
