Colombian biodegradable plates made from pineapples

Submitted by Elsewhere on 2020-Nov-13 Fri 11:03

https://www.freshplaza.com/article/9268073/colombian-biodegradable-plates-made-from-pineapples/

2020-Nov-13 Fri 11:03

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A company in Colombia is making eco-friendly plates out of the tops of old pineapples. Amazingly, these plates, made by Lifepack, contain seeds that can sprout in soil. The plates are Lifepack's latest effort to reduce plastic waste worldwide. The 12-year-old company also makes sandwich containers and…

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