Casein (milk protein) films and coatings
Water-soluble, biodegradable pellets made from milk protein; replaces PVA detergent-pod film, soluble sachets and some paper coatings.
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Silk protein produce coating (Mori)
An invisible, edible silk-fibroin coating that slows produce spoilage; reduces the need for cling film and sealed plastic packs that keep produce fresh rather…
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Hemp fibre composites and textiles
Hemp bast fibre and hurd used to reinforce composites or as textile fibre; a partial plastic reduction, since most hemp plastic is still mostly…
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Cork
Bark of the cork oak, harvested without felling; replaces plastic stoppers, EVA foam and underlay, with a vendor life-cycle assessment (LCA) showing a negative…
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Glass bottles and jars
Glass never sheds microplastics or leaches chemicals, so it is far less harmful than plastic if it ends up in nature. But it takes…
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Silicone
A synthetic silicon-oxygen polymer, not strictly plastic but not plastic-free; a durability swap for zip bags, lids and straws, never a biodegradable one.
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Bio-PE and bio-PP drop-in plastics
Polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol; chemically identical to fossil PE, recyclable in the same stream, and not biodegradable.
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Wood and plant-based cutlery
Birch, aspen or other wood cut into single-use forks, spoons, stirrers and chopsticks; compostable and lower impact than plastic cutlery when sourced from certified…