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ClearExploring the potential of mosambi peel and sago powder in developing edible spoons
Researchers explored using mosambi (sweet lime) peel combined with sago powder as the primary material for manufacturing edible spoons, offering a biodegradable and compostable alternative to single-use plastic cutlery.
Edible cutlery: An eco-friendly replacement for plastic cutlery
This review assessed edible cutlery as an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic utensils, examining preparation methods, material options, and potential health benefits of plant-based edible products. The authors argue that edible cutlery can reduce microplastic contamination in food chains while simultaneously providing nutritional or therapeutic value.
Disposable Food Packaging and Serving Materials—Trends and Biodegradability
This review examines trends in disposable food packaging and serving materials, evaluating the biodegradability and lifecycle impacts of various products as alternatives to conventional single-use plastic utensils and tableware.
Production of Cost-Effective Biodegradable Straw
Researchers developed a biodegradable drinking straw made from natural, chemical-free materials as an alternative to plastic straws. Plastic straws are a common source of single-use plastic pollution and potential microplastic generation in marine environments.
Development of sago-based edible plastic as primary packaging for instant food products
Researchers developed a sago-based edible plastic as primary packaging for instant food products as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution. The bio-based packaging was designed to be safe for food contact and to reduce the accumulation of persistent plastic waste in ecosystems.
All-natural, hydrophobic, biodegradable cellulose-based straws through simultaneous esterification and filling with stearic acid for cold beverages
Researchers developed a biodegradable, all-natural straw made from bleached bamboo fibers and stearic acid as an alternative to plastic straws that generate microplastics. The straw achieved strong hydrophobicity, worked well in cold beverages including tea, coffee, and milk, and fully degraded in soil within 50 days. The study offers a promising green alternative that avoids both the microplastic pollution from plastic straws and the chemical additives used in conventional paper straws.
Low-environmental-impact Bamboo Toothbrushes Demonstrate Comparable Hygienic Condition to That of Plastic and Biomass Plastic Toothbrushes after Use and Storage
This study compared the hygienic condition of bamboo, plastic, and biomass-plastic toothbrushes after use and storage, finding that bamboo toothbrushes maintained comparable hygiene levels to conventional plastic ones. The results support bamboo toothbrushes as a viable lower-environmental-impact alternative.
A hydrophobic and degradable straw based on the ethyl cellulose-coated bacterial cellulose
Researchers developed a hydrophobic and biodegradable straw made from ethyl cellulose-coated bacterial cellulose as a microplastic-free alternative to conventional disposable plastic straws. The cellulose-based straw achieved the hydrophobicity needed for beverage use while remaining biodegradable, offering a sustainable substitute that avoids microplastic shedding during use and disposal.
Leaves as dining plates, food wraps and food packing material: Importance of renewable resources in Indian culture
Researchers documented the long-standing Indian tradition of using plant leaves as biodegradable food plates and packaging, highlighting their cultural, medicinal, and economic importance as a sustainable alternative to plastic disposables. The authors argue that supporting leaf plate production and restricting plastic alternatives could reduce both plastic pollution and microplastic contamination from single-use items.
Drinking Straw from Coconut Leaf: A Study of its Epicuticular Wax Content and Phenol Extrusion Properties
Drinking straws made from coconut leaves were studied as a plastic-free alternative, with testing showing they have natural wax coatings and structural properties suitable for use. The development of sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to plastic straws could help reduce single-use plastic waste.
A Review on Replacing Food Packaging Plastics with Nature-Inspired Bio-Based Materials
Researchers reviewed bio-based materials inspired by nature as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based food packaging plastics. The study highlights that while conventional plastic packaging is effective for food preservation, its environmental impact has driven research into biodegradable and compostable alternatives that could reduce plastic waste and microplastic generation.
Biodegradable Packaging : a Key to Environmental Sustainability
This paper reviews biodegradable packaging alternatives to conventional plastics, arguing that plant-based materials can reduce microplastic pollution in oceans, soil, and food systems. The authors survey available materials and manufacturing methods as part of a broader case for environmental sustainability.
Development of Technology for Obtaining a Biodegradable Polymer
Researchers developed biodegradable polymers made from starch combined with organic acids and plasticizers as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. The resulting bioplastics passed physicochemical tests and are described as ready for mass production.
Моделирование и разработка технологии съедобной посуды для предприятий индустрии питания
This Russian-language paper described the modeling and development of technology for producing edible tableware for the food service industry, exploring plant-based and edible materials as alternatives to single-use plastic dishes. The proposed edible tableware concept aims to eliminate plastic cutlery and plate waste.
Bioabsorbable Characteristics of Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) for a Fundamental Solution to the Problem of Microplastics Tea Bag SOILON® Made from PLA Fibers
This review examines the biodegradation characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA) materials, discussing the enzymatic and environmental conditions needed for effective breakdown and evaluating PLA's potential as a genuinely biodegradable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics.
Preliminary Techno-Economic Feasibility of Biodegradable Food Packaging from Luffa Acutangula Peel in Indonesia
Researchers conducted a preliminary techno-economic feasibility assessment of biodegradable food packaging made from Luffa acutangula peel as an alternative to conventional plastics, addressing growing concerns about microplastic and nanoplastic contamination from food packaging in Indonesia.
Biodegradable Packaging Materials for Foods Preservation: Sources, Advantages, Limitations, and Future Perspectives
This review examines biodegradable packaging materials derived from natural sources as alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics for food preservation. Researchers found that materials made from polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids can effectively extend food shelf life while being more environmentally friendly. The study acknowledges that cost and performance limitations remain, but highlights recent advances in combining these natural materials with antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to improve their practical viability.
Exploring the frontier of sustainable alternatives: Design, development, and evaluation of mushroom-based edible cups utilizing Agaricus bisporus
Researchers explored the feasibility of making edible cups from button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) powder as a sustainable alternative to disposable plastic cups. The mushroom-based cups are compostable, require less energy to produce, and generate less waste than conventional plastics. While challenges remain around cost and scalability, the study suggests these cups have meaningful commercial potential for reducing plastic pollution in food packaging.
A Review on Edible Straws
This review examines edible straws as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic straws, synthesizing research on their material compositions, structural performance, sensory properties, and alignment with global sustainability goals to reduce microplastic accumulation from disposable plastic products.
Bio-Based Disposable Containers for Food Services
This review examines the development of biodegradable, plant-based disposable food containers as alternatives to conventional petrochemical plastics. Researchers found that natural fibers combined with bio-based adhesives offer a cost-effective and sustainable approach, though scaling up production remains a challenge. The study highlights the potential for these materials to reduce plastic pollution from the food service industry.
Edible Straws as Promising Biodegradable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics: A Comprehensive Review
Single-use plastic straws are a small but symbolic part of the microplastics problem, and this review surveys research into edible straws as a biodegradable alternative, covering materials ranging from cassava starch and seaweed to cellulose and proteins. Lab results are promising — cellulose-based versions show good strength, seaweed-based ones biodegrade quickly, and life cycle analyses confirm ecological advantages over plastic — but challenges including high production costs, short shelf life, and lack of regulatory standards are holding back commercial adoption. The review concludes that realizing the potential of edible straws will require coordination across material science, food engineering, and policy.
A Preliminary Evaluation on the Development of Edible Drinking Straw from Guso (Eucheuma cottonii) Seaweeds
Researchers developed edible drinking straws from Guso seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) with different plasticizer concentrations and evaluated their biodegradability, strength, and water resistance. Replacing single-use plastic straws with edible, biodegradable alternatives reduces the plastic waste that enters aquatic environments and eventually fragments into microplastics.
An Innovative Alternative to Plastic Straws with Bacterial Cellulose
This study developed biodegradable bacterial cellulose as an alternative material for drinking straws, replacing conventional plastic. Bacterial cellulose straws are fully biodegradable, offering a practical solution to reduce the single-use plastic that fragments into microplastics in the environment.
Bio-based alternatives to plastic drinking straws: are they more environmentally benign and consumer preferred?
This study evaluated bio-based alternatives to conventional plastic drinking straws, assessing the environmental footprint of paper and polylactic acid straws versus plastic and comparing their functional properties including user experience.